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    Default Long-billed Dowitcher

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    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.

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    Dave, another great capture. I like the simplistic, minimalistic to this shot. Well done.

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    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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    Artie cover more or less all the bases. For me, a bit lees contrast would work better with the type of image.
    I love the image design.

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    Agree with comments !! Like the overall feel of the image, reflections strong enough to keep !! I like it a lot !!!

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    Great DOF at 5.6! I guess you were quite far away? Love the painterly feel and would keep contrast as is. I would perhaps lose the stick.

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    Thanks everyone for looking.
    It was a reasonably large crop. The fg bird's eye was the centre focus point so about 25% off the left.

    Yes I was quite surprised at the dof as it turned out. There was no chance to change settings.

    Yes, I know the darn ha's weren't quite there but I thought it was worth a post.

    Tks again.

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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.

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    Good repost Dave, and although the HA's arent perfect, I like the similar poses. Amazing stillness on the water.

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    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.

    Tks again,

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    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.

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    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.

    One day I hope to make it to Costa Rica.

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