Sandpiper #4: White-rumped

[Bill Dix]

This molting, stain-faced fellow was hanging around a grassy pool in Sandy Hook with one Least and a bunch of Semipalms, about a month ago. I had been experimenting with different camera settings just for fun, and over-exposed but recovered in ACR. Probably better to stick with what I know to work.

D7000 | 500f4 + 1.4 | Auto ISO (2800) | 1/1000s @ f.5.6 | + 1.7 EV

[Dave Leroy]

What a nice variety and series Bill.
I like how this sandpiper is separated from bg. as the colors blend in so well. It looks like bird was on the move so good idea on the ss.

[Karl Egressy]

This is the one eludes me forever. Great to have a nice picture of him/her, Bill.

[dankearl]

Bill, this is very well done. The PP is great, I like the muted tones a lot. The best yet of the series.

[Ron Sprunger]

I like the comp, HA, terrific detail, and environmental setting. Some might not like the tangled surround, but I like it (maybe that's because so many of mine are in a busy environment). I would wish for the feet, and would probably remove the OOF junk sticking straight up under the breast, otherwise I love it.

IMO if you can recover in PS, it's not overexposed -- just a good job of ETTR. The reward is great IQ; on the other hand if you go just a little too far you're sunk.

[Raul Padilla]

for me is great showing the environment were live the bird, i would like a little more low angle

[Daniel Cadieux]

I can see that the overexposure has given you a tough time with the rump, throat, and flanks as there are some hot whites in all those areas. A lower angle would have helped with the busy setting, but I see that there is already some FG stuff creeping in the frame at bottom. Quite a worn and dirty individual...I guess thay can't all be fresh and clean!