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Can't Catch Me...

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

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Uploaded: January 31, 2013 | Entered: April 29, 2022 20:05:13

Description

These sandpipers were captured at sunset. They were running in and out of the surf, hunting for sand crabs. The bird in the front has a fresh catch.

Oceanside, California
January 29, 2013

Tamron 18-270mm Di-II VC PZD Lens
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / -2/3 EC / 270 mm
F 7.1 @ 1/1000 ISO 1600

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak January 31, 2013

a wonderful scene! #1512112

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic January 31, 2013

Love watching thses little birds...great shot. Wonderful perspctive, color and detail. #10547046

Dr Silly level-classic January 31, 2013

Wonderful capture. :O) #10547095

Antonio Amen January 31, 2013

Excellent color. #10547162

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 31, 2013

I'm with Marilyn; I thoroughly loved watching them dash back and forth when I came out to your neck of the woods! Nicely done! #10547274

Ken Smith level-classic January 31, 2013

It's fun watching them...they can move very fast. Excellent work, Donna! #10547287

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 31, 2013

What fun that must have been! Excellent capture!! #10547295

Joy Rector January 31, 2013

beautiful #10547318

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe January 31, 2013

Love the way the "escape artist" affects the composition. The colors are great, too. #10547395

Martha R. Mazon level-classic January 31, 2013

Simply wonderful, Donna! Gorgeous tones and lines combined with a mood of anticipation and implied action. Charming!! #10547517

Susan M. Campbell January 31, 2013

Love it. The colors are so soothing. #10547721

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 31, 2013

Thank you everyone. These little birds were exciting to watch and capture.

Donna #10548111

David Phalen January 31, 2013

Beautiful light, tones and clarity in this beauty!! #10548261

Nadia Paul January 31, 2013

Beautiful tones and capture Donna! #10548376

Debra R. Harder February 02, 2013

This is fantastic, Donna! I just love that little guy in the front running off before the others see him. Excellent lighting, colors, composition...and, of course, timing! #10550498

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 02, 2013

Fantastic tones and love the title. #10550772

Jill Odice level-classic February 20, 2013

I really love the soft pastel colors. Beautiful peaceful scene Donna! #10576316

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic February 13, 2020

Great title #11793335

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