Purple Sandpiper

[Doug Hitchcox]

Shot this Purple Sandpiper at Dyer Point in Cape Elizabeth, ME on 11/29/08 129:02 PM EST. They are a great subject, absolutely fearless.

Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/400
Exposure Bias: 0ev
ISO: 160
Focal Length: 400mm
Fullframe, handheld

[Bob Malbon]

Doug, Love the Look and the color plus a great BG. Might try a bit more USM around the head. Bob

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and setting and agree regarding more sharpening. I find the bird a bit tight in the frame. Keep them coming.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Agree for sharpening, and for more room (especially top, bottom, and left). Love the "perch" and BG...the blue hues serve as a nice backdrop to the subject.

[Robert Amoruso]

Doug,

Can't add more to the above comments. Welcome and keep them coming.

[Doug Hitchcox]

Thanks for the comments and help everyone. I have many more photos of this bird, including some wider views which I'll post sometime.

I have been having trouble saving for web and keeping the image sharp. Here is a version with some sharpening after compression. For anyone still checking, let me know if this looks sharp enough (even more? too much? or that'll do)

Thanks again

[Daniel Cadieux]

MUCH better on the sharpening Doug. Makes a big difference.

[Grace Scalzo]

The repost is really nice, I like your colors. The deep blue sets off the muted tones of the sandpiper beautifully.

[christopher galeski]

agree with what as been said,the repost is the biz.thanks.

[Bob Malbon]

YES! To that one Doug. Bob

[Juan Aragonés]

A bit tight in the frame for may taste but the light and sharpness are both fantastic. The BG is OOF but with some sharpness areas that allow the observer to see the habitat details and I like it. Wellcome on board and I hope to see more of your work here :-)

[Judd Patterson]

Wow, the repost really shines! I love the spotlight effect on the bird and the great details that you've captured (I've never seen this species). Very nice Doug!