Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Turnstone

Discussion

15 replies
Posted by Jeremy on May 21, 2006 at 8:13 PM
Taken on the Gower, a couple of days ago.
Canon 20D, Sigma 500mm, beanbag.
Posted by PhilH on May 22, 2006 at 4:10 AM
Hi Jeremy,

First time I looked the image did not load, now I have got most of the image, it has stopped just below the feet, but from what I can see this is a super turnstone image.

:toast:

Posted by David Kjaer on May 22, 2006 at 4:11 AM
Hi Jeremy

Very nice close shot on typical habitat - very, very minor nit, whites on the head are just starting to go but may be due to jpeg compression!

David
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Philip Kirkham on May 22, 2006 at 5:20 AM
Hello Jeremy
For some strange reason, I struggled to open this one too. Anyway, I'm glad I did as I find it excellent and that BG is just perfect.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on May 22, 2006 at 5:49 AM
These birds are just gordious in the breeding plumage, your photo def. does it credit :toast:
Posted by Paul Schröder on May 22, 2006 at 5:53 AM
Stunning picture Jeremy. Beautiful bird.

Paul :toast: :toast:

NL/Rotterdam
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 22, 2006 at 6:45 AM
Hi Jeremy, nice looking bird,like it a lot ............. :toast:

Barrie
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 22, 2006 at 7:30 AM
I tried to open this morning and had probs,First time i have seen with this plummage-Great image-love the mussel bed :toast:
Posted by Vincent Jones on May 22, 2006 at 7:44 AM
I agree on the whites looking a tad close but the detail in the darker plumage makes up enormously. Habitat well captured to making the whole shot very pleasing to view. Nice one Jeremy :toast:

No problems here in viewing, came straight up.
Posted by Nick on May 22, 2006 at 10:11 AM
Major problems seeing the image Jeremy - tried this morning, and several times this afternoon and have only just managed to see it now :frown:. Sometimes not showing at all, other times only getting part of the top of the image.

Anyway, when it does download - A very nice shot of a turnstone in it's breeding plumage.
Posted by Jeremy on May 22, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Thank you for your comments. I have trouble viewing it sometimes, too!
Agree the whites are `on the edge`, but may be salvagable with some P.S. work.
I should pay up my NPN membership to get the benefits of image hosting, I know, but just can`t find the enthusiasm to post regularly and make it worthwhile.
I was a paid-up member of NPN for two years, though, so don`t think I haven`t paid my dues! :biggrin:
Posted by Elliott Neep on May 22, 2006 at 12:46 PM
Hi Jeremy,

Wonderful shot and worth the wait. Highlights seem fine on my screen. A great capture :toast:
Posted by John MacTavish on May 22, 2006 at 1:02 PM
No problems with it loading here this evening.

Good solid shot and the mussels make it for me
:toast: :toast: :toast:

John

PS......I remember the days when you were a member :smile:
Posted by Colin Pickett on May 22, 2006 at 2:56 PM
Nice.

:toast:
Posted by Sean Bolton on May 22, 2006 at 3:54 PM
Hi Jeremy

A nicely composed shot with good colour and detail. The whites in the head area are just on the edge, might be worth trying to pull them down a fraction if the RAW file is not blown out.

cheers

Sean
Posted by John Varley on May 22, 2006 at 6:33 PM
Fine looking bird with an interesting foreground and background.

John