I Know There Is A Clam Here Somewhere

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 26, 20042,542 views7 comments

This is a shot of a three year old cub searching for clams on the tidal flats. I was amazed at how deep they dig to get clams. The old backlight plague is again apparent in this image.

10D 100-400 IS @ 400. Partial metering at ISO 200. 1/60 @ f8. Levels and USM applied. Pretty much full frame.

As usual any and all comments and input are both welcome and appreciated

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Anne K on August 27, 2004 at 2:36 AM

Nice catch.

I've never seen this in person, I sure would like to. Amazing how much energy they will spend to get something that is relatively small. I think you did good on this considering the conditions.

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Comment posted by Jesus Salillas on August 27, 2004 at 9:02 AM

Very nice behaviour shot, Ed. As you mention, it's a pity the bg is so bright, but you did a great job on exposing the bear and certainly worth keeping. Did you manage to get any shot with the clam?

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Comment posted by Juza on August 27, 2004 at 1:55 PM

Hi Ed,
the unusual pose and the behavioural aspect create an intersting, eye-catching shot.

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on August 27, 2004 at 3:10 PM

I think you handled the exposure well, and the behavior carries the shot anyway.

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Comment posted by Milo Burcham on August 27, 2004 at 7:56 PM

Another nice one, Ed. You really had some great opportunities to see various behavior [that I don't get to see]. This one could use a little sharpening I think. I know you were dealing with flat, overcast light, but I wonder if some of these images could be improved by playing with the Color Balance and "warming" the images, and possibly playing with Saturation.

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Comment posted by Michael Bates on August 28, 2004 at 6:49 AM

You certainly did bring back a LOT of excellent poses on these guys, Ed..! I love the "butt in the air" on this one!! It could use another swipe of usm I think...but that's the only nit here..

Michael

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on August 29, 2004 at 7:33 PM

Wow! Thank you very much Michael. I have enjoyed posting images and the critiques I have received. Over the last year I have learned a lot from our fellow NPN members and completely enjoyed the experience.

To have one of my images selected as an "Editor's Pick" is not only an honor it is a great surprise.

Thank you again.

Ed

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