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    On the beach at St. Pete, dodging beach visitors. The sun was high, and all I had with me was the 28-300, but I like the way his head is cocked back, and the light seems to work pretty well. 15% detail extractor on the bird only, as well as a little polarization added to counter the washout of the high sun. This is from last April -- going through those images with some of my new post processing tools. C&C welcome and appreciated.

    Nikon D7000, 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 @300mm. 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 180, distance 5 meters.

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    Hi Ron. I too have been enjoying photographing these birds. I love the smooth sandy beach background and how it compliments the birds feathering. Obviously the sun was high and produced a strong shadow, complete with beak. I think that works well. I wish for a glint in the eye and perhaps a lower shooting angle. The legs are slightly blurred due to modest SS but it appears that the upper part of the far leg is more oof than it should be - maybe something in pp?

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    That back leg is OOF from the get-go -- I'm thinking it's just behind the plane of focus and maybe in motion as well. Thanks for looking and commenting. I don't think there's anything special about the image, but I'm trying to refine my sense of what works, both in composition and in processing. Something about the bird's posture appeals to me, and I want to find out whether the image can be made worth presenting. I don't get many chances to shoot for now (maybe next year when I retire), so trying to hone my skills where I can. Low angle often seems better, but when you're on a crowded beach, doesn't make for great BG.

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    Hi Ron, getting any shot is the main priority, and then thereafter, positioning yourself to get a better shot, taking into account your 'fellow beach goers' Considering the 'crowd, this angle isnt too bad, and I do like the stately walking pose. Upping your ISO would have given you a faster ss. The colour of the beach sand compliments the bird nicely.

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