Solitary sandpipers
Uploaded: August 03, 2013
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Jeff E Jensen August 03, 2013
This is really nice, Kristin. The only issue I have is the light on the main subject's back seems a little hot. Perhaps it can be brought down just a bit with a highlights adjustment? Otherwise, looks really good. I love the second guy hanging out in the back. #1538968Kristin Duff August 04, 2013
highlights toned down #10795552Kristin Duff August 04, 2013
whoops ...uploaded wrong photo! #10795558Kristin Duff August 04, 2013
lets try this again... #10795559Kristin Duff August 04, 2013
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It like this Kristin. The little guys didn't seem to mind getting their photo taken. I like the bokeh in the background. It makes it in focus area stand out very nice. Your photo had such nice depth. #10795742Chris Budny August 04, 2013
Nicely done, and I think the subtle rework to bring down the highlights is just enough. I know borders are a personal preference, but I think (seeing the 2nd version without a border) the first version's border was maybe too wide, in hindsight.Jeff E Jensen August 04, 2013
Yup, looks great! #10796114Beth Spencer August 04, 2013
Your edit looks great! I really like the tones in this picture, they all complement the bird. #10796248lisa anderson August 05, 2013
Kristin, I think this looks great. I love the background, but I agree that a subtle rework to bring down the highlights (for me in the water to the right) would be nice. #10796865Elaine Hessler August 05, 2013
I do like this too! Question for you all-the out of focus bird looks strange to me and I can't put my finger on it-is this some weird BP compression going on or something? Very minor point, but I am wondering if this appears this way on anyone else's monitor.I do like these birds though! #10796910
Rita K. Connell August 06, 2013
I love this shot, the tones, Pov, textures all together makes for a great shot. you edit looks great. I can't believe how far you have come since you join the group. You had great shot to begin with now they are really good stuff. well done! #10798217Kristin Duff August 06, 2013
Thanks Rita! #10798286Kristin Duff August 10, 2013
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