Ruddy Turnstone

[Bhushan Dalvi]

A ruddy turnstone shot in evening light at Port Aransas , Texas. I like the HA in this one. I would have preferred a better perch. I think I lost some details in the white due to jpeg conversion.
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 300mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Auto
VR: ON
Exposure
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/1600s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200
Thanks for looking.
Comments and critique are welcome.
Bhushan

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I actually quite like the perch and the BG as the mottling matches the plumage perfectly. I would evict the specular highlights one in line with the bill towards the RHS and the other below that just above the rock. Well done. :)

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Nice exposure. I agree with evicting the specular highlights and I would consider toning down the bg if possible. I too like the perch (what is it?).
I would actually have preferred some more head turn.
Would have liked to see this bigger (1000 x 800 is the allowed limit)

[Mark Young]

I like how you've captured the reds in the birds upper parts. The pose and perch are fine, but I'ld love to have seen a lower angle.

[Bhushan Dalvi]

I actually quite like the perch and the BG as the mottling matches the plumage perfectly. I would evict the specular highlights one in line with the bill towards the RHS and the other below that just above the rock. Well done. :)

Akos, thanks. I agree with you about the specular highlights. I try and remove them.

Nice exposure. I agree with evicting the specular highlights and I would consider toning down the bg if possible. I too like the perch (what is it?).
I would actually have preferred some more head turn.
Would have liked to see this bigger (1000 x 800 is the allowed limit)

Sidharth,thanks thanks for the comments and tips. The perch and background was a granite block which makes the jetty where this was taken.

I like how you've captured the reds in the birds upper parts. The pose and perch are fine, but I'ld love to have seen a lower angle.

Mark, thanks. I would have loved to get down lower for this shot but it was physically not possible.Maybe next time i will be luckier.