Sanderling

Gallery: AvianPosted September 7, 201493 views5 comments

Came across this guy this weekend on Lake Michigan shoreline. My two little girls were able to lay in the sand with me while I got some good looks at him along with some other Sanderlings. This guy came within a few feet of us, so it was pretty exciting for my kids....oh, and me.

Canon 7d
Sigma 150-500mm @ 500mm
1/1500 @ f5.6
ISO 800
Handheld, laying in the sand

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on September 7, 2014 at 11:32 PM

I like the low angle and the water kicked up behind the bird's foot. The shot is surprisingly soft, though. With that camera and lens I'd expect more detail in the chest and a crisper image overall? Did you do any post-processing?

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on September 7, 2014 at 11:46 PM

Nice low angle provided a great opportunity. For me the issue is that the bird is very soft. At 1/500 it shouldn't have been camera movement. Focus was off? Or post processing ?

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 8, 2014 at 11:38 AM

Great angle, Jason, and the exposure looks spot on. The plumage looks just a trifle soft to my eye, you might try a touch of sharpening on the bird. It must have been a fun experience for you and your daughters.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on September 8, 2014 at 2:07 PM

What a great background. I like that the wave provides just enough texture without becoming a distraction.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on September 8, 2014 at 4:32 PM

I like the low POV. Wonderful shot.
Your kids are really luky for these opportunities.

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments