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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Default Semipalmated Plover in Early Light

    Another image I made at Sandy Hook yesterday morning about 30 minutes after sunrise.



    1D3, 500f4, 1.4x, 1/500s, f/8, EC +0.33, ISO 400

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    Beautiful light Axel. I have almost the same image but mine has a gold ban in it. Love the pose and the piece of shell. Nice details and colors.

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    Light is great as is the pose. :) I am in two minds about the shell being right where it is, but I guess that's how it was. I'd probably leave it too if it were mine. :)

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    A very striking image. That very early light has produced really intense colours. I might be tempted to back off the saturation a little, but it's a cracking shot!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Mason View Post
    A very striking image. That very early light has produced really intense colours. I might be tempted to back off the saturation a little, but it's a cracking shot!
    Thanks, Ian! I didn't change the saturation, the light really was this intense.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt View Post
    Thanks, Ian! I didn't change the saturation, the light really was this intense.
    I did think it was natural - I often get the same effect on my pond shots. On occasions I do actually desaturate them a little so I don't need my sunglasses!

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    Awesome light and I love the dynamic pose - the shell adds substance too. Am I crazy or does this need a tiny hair of CW rotation???

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    Amazing lighting and dynamic pose , love that shell :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Philip Pietri View Post
    Awesome light and I love the dynamic pose - the shell adds substance too. Am I crazy or does this need a tiny hair of CW rotation???
    Thanks, Philip! I already applied some rotation and it looks straight to me. Let's see what other people think.

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    The rotation looks Ok Axel, loved the light here, great angle and pose, congrats...

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    very nice shot Axel,great lighting,nice FG,and BG.thanks.

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    Sweet light Axel, which in turn has given you lovely warm colours. The angle couldnt be any better, and just love that eye. Great capture.

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    Gorgeous shot, I love the colors and the light in this one.
    the BG is fantastic.

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