Ruddy Turnstone
Galveston Island, TX
D3, 600, ISO 200, f5.6, 1/1250, 0 EV comp.
One from yesterday morning.
Ruddy Turnstone
Galveston Island, TX
D3, 600, ISO 200, f5.6, 1/1250, 0 EV comp.
One from yesterday morning.
I have spend countless hours with these cool birds but never have I seen one molesting a crab like this. Some people are just born to be lucky! Love the setting, the reflection, the plumage of the bird, the prey item and the puling motion. Congrats on this one Alan!
I think Ruddy Turnstones are one of the most beautiful shorebirds and you've captured their essence perfectly with the feeding. Only thing I might consider is removing one of the catchlights. (the "one sun, one light idea).
Come on !! Too Good !
Lou
what a iamge this is , simply outstanding
TFS
I agree w/what's been said so far and I'll add this is just a super clean image. Top marks Alan!
I like how the turnstones feet have dug into the wet sand, caused from the tugging on the crab. I like the low perpective in this, and lovely colours and detail captured throughout. Killer BG too.
Outstanding image Alan. Gotta love that low angle.
Thanks Krijn,
Well luck is a big part of bird photography, but to inhance the luck factor, I found the Crab laying on the sand with a Willet eating it. I picked it up and layed it in this nice blue water and got in position and waited. It was not long before two or three different species found it. So planning can increase the luck factor ;-)
crystal shot alan. i like the colors and the exposure is just bang on to me. CCW by 1% the frame would help balance...
great shot Allen,looks like the bird is on ice,nice and sharp,good eye contact, great colors,and getting it to have a go at this crab magic.thanks.
Beautiful one Alan, Well planned shot this, nice moment captured... I agree with you about adding the plan to you luck sure works better.. congrats..
Hi Alan
The turnstones (we drop the ruddy bit here in the UK) have just started returning here in the last couple of weeks including some still in their summer colours. They make great subjects but these early returners seem much more nervous than later on in the year. This is a wonderful combination of colour angle, pose and action. A smart move by you to set the crab where you wanted it, which paid off well.
Cheers
Rich
Nice action, smooth and sharp image and loverly calm water. This picture is very beautiful. Congrats!!
Just beautiful and a "setup" that doesn't in anyway look setup. best of breed.
This is soooo cool. Your timing couldn't have been better and the glassy look to the foreground adds alot IMO.
Fabulous capture.
Superb image Alan!