Sandpiper

[dankearl]

The very first photo I took on New Years day on the beach at Seaside, Oregon.
A Western Sandpiper I think, although these small sandpipers stump me sometimes.
Very small and a lot of them.
I liked the almost B&W look.
Very little PP, some NR and sharpening.
Critiques appreciated.

1/1000
f6.3
iso400
600 mm (300 w/2x)
Nikon D7000

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[arash_hazeghi]

The low angle and the water trail are nice, good details. Light was not on your side however overall looks a bit gloomy, hope you can get some sunlight on this beauty next time, good light makes a whole world of difference! TFS and happy new year!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dan, good low angle, with good complimentary colours between the bird and BG. Yep, it does look overcast which hasnt helped, and wish he had turned his head a little towards you.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I could be wrong but this looks like a winter plumaged Sanderling? The bill is slightly longer and more tapered at the tip on the Westerns.

I don't mind overcast light, but some fill-flash would have really helped here. A btter head angle too. I'd prefer less room above, or more below. Nice calm water and lots of nice details.

[Blake Cook]

Beautiful image with the light you had. I really like the sharp detail in the reflection and the water trail.