At least I believe these are the Long-billed variety. 50D, 500mm, f/5.6, 1/1250.
I had been photographing them for awhile, when they suddenly realized they had company and waded off.
I levelled and cropped from left and top. I also removed a bit of debris, but left these bits and pieces.
I believe that these are breeding adult Long-billed Dowitchers based on the chevrons on the side and color through to the undertail coverts but I would not bet my life on that
Love the sufficient d-o-f; was this much of a crop? EXP perfect and image design right on. I would lose at least the stick. The only problem is a major one: both heads turned away...
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Here is a repost with the stick removed. I also tried to reduce the contrast.
I am having some issues getting BB and CS3 to match. The posts match BB and I finish the photo with CS3. I know the colours are off a bit and perhaps contrast /brightness as well.
Everything looks good in the repost to my eye except the head angle :)
Best to post your mis-matching colors in the Digital Workflow Forum.
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Thanks Stuart and Artie. I had been trying to get close to some Greater Yellowlegs when i came across a group of the Dowitcher. They were feeding in a shallow tidal stream running out across a big tidal flat.
I knew about the ha's and thought of mentioning it in opening post.
Artie, I got excellent feedback from my query yesterday in the DWF and have solved my problem. I now need to respond there.
Glad that I suggested that. Just being aware of head angle issues can help folks become aware of it int he field. It is almost always my #1 concern; I do not push the button unless the head angle(s) look(s) good. :)
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This is a great image in all counts, but yes, the HA aren't the best, in any case I would love to have this one in my files...
Your composition really pleases my eyes. I am not familiar with this species so I don't know about the colors but they do look natural to me, I could be lost.
Thanks for the comment Juan.
I think the colours are pretty close to actual. It is my understanding that as they get closer to the breeding season the rusty colours should intensify.