A final Sanderling (for now)....

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26 replies

Posted by PhilH on January 30, 2009 at 5:40 AM

40D, 400/2.8 + 1.4x, Groundpod + MN393.
ISO400 1/1000 @ f8, manual exposure.
ACR 5 + CS4 resize & sharpen.

Hi

A final Sanderling image for now at least...

. Sometimes things come together (not often enough) Stormy skies, sun breaking through the cloud and a Sanderling in front of the Camera....

Posted by Ray on January 30, 2009 at 6:01 AM

The Sanderling itself, is absolutely cracking, the water droplet makes it, but you knew that already. Great capture.

Re coming together, well that’s like luck, its proportional to effort spent in the field.

Posted by Rob Fisher on January 30, 2009 at 6:04 AM

Phil,

Outstanding shot. Well done.

Rob

Posted by John Chapman on January 30, 2009 at 6:35 AM

Beautiful picture Phil.

Posted by Ian Mason on January 30, 2009 at 6:36 AM

It just doesn't get any better than this. The water droplet is a nice detail.

Posted by Anthony House on January 30, 2009 at 6:41 AM

This is superb Phil, exposure,DOF, colour and comp look perfect.. The best I've seen...

Excellent work.
Tony

Posted by Mike Smith on January 30, 2009 at 7:21 AM

Gorgeous shot

Mike

Posted by Greg Hitchcock on January 30, 2009 at 7:30 AM

Gorgeous in each and every way, Phil, nicest Sanderling shot I've seen.

Greg

Posted by Andy Bate on January 30, 2009 at 7:51 AM

superb!

Posted by Tim Munsey on January 30, 2009 at 7:53 AM

Lovely, like the surrounding darkness really concentrates the eye and makes the bird pop.
First class.

Tim

Posted by tony flashman on January 30, 2009 at 8:19 AM

Almost like its walking on clouds, I really like it.
Oh and BTW thanks for the early morning call!! NOT!

Tony

Posted by John Varley on January 30, 2009 at 8:39 AM

Love this one Phil, especially the background and colours.

John

Posted by Dave Bartlett on January 30, 2009 at 8:54 AM

Just perfect Phil. The trail of water droplets just makes it, and a background to die for

Posted by Mark Wilson on January 30, 2009 at 9:12 AM

Excellent Phil! The raised foot and water drop are just excellent!

Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 30, 2009 at 10:09 AM

A fine shot indeed-excellent infact

Dave

Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 30, 2009 at 11:10 AM

Outstanding shot of this fast little "beachmouse"!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Posted by Fran French on January 30, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Of all your sanderling shots that I have seen, this is by far the best Phil. Just perfect in every way! Magic!!

Fran

Posted by Jon Galt on January 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Fantastic Phil - the uniformity of the OOF elements and that droplet - pure class

Jon

Posted by jack chapman on January 30, 2009 at 1:04 PM

brilliant shot Phil, the pick of the litter, feel the blue better compliments the sanderling's plumage

Posted by Des Ong on January 30, 2009 at 2:39 PM

I really like this one Phil - the colour, timing, and framing. Good job.

Posted by Colin Crowdey on January 30, 2009 at 5:29 PM

outstanding shot, love the water droplet and good comp too

well seen and captured

cheers

Colin

Posted by Barry Southon on January 30, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Phil

Stunning.

Barry

Posted by Major Gilbert on January 30, 2009 at 5:45 PM

Super shot Phil. Like it.

Major

Posted by Paul Gibbs on January 31, 2009 at 4:26 AM

Very nice Phil, lovely pose and the oof foam looks great. No nits here.

Posted by Alan Bryant on January 31, 2009 at 5:02 AM

Cracking image Phil

Posted by David Kjaer on January 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM

Love everything about this one Phil - the light, colours and surf are fantastic!

David

Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 1, 2009 at 4:56 AM

Great stuff Phil

Andy...