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Solitary sandpipers

© Kristin Duff

Solitary sandpipers

Uploaded: August 03, 2013

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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

Comments

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. #1538968

Kristin Duff August 04, 2013

highlights toned down #10795552

Kristin Duff August 04, 2013

whoops ...uploaded wrong photo! #10795558

Kristin Duff August 04, 2013

lets try this again... #10795559

Kristin Duff August 04, 2013

... #10795566

Kristin Duff August 04, 2013

? #10795583

Kalena Randall August 04, 2013

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. #10795742

Chris Budny level-deluxe 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.
If you have access to shoot here again, and the birds are commonly there, I'd love to see a composition from slightly further left - so more of that pretty reflected blue ended up behind the standing birds?
I really like the 'roughness' of the weathered wood posts and wire. #10795763

Jeff E Jensen August 04, 2013

Yup, looks great! #10796114

Beth Spencer August 04, 2013

Your edit looks great! I really like the tones in this picture, they all complement the bird. #10796248

lisa 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. #10796865

Elaine 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 level-classic 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! #10798217

Kristin Duff August 06, 2013

Thanks Rita! #10798286

Kristin Duff August 10, 2013

I don't know who these folks are that make Editor's Picks but I thank you! #10803005

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