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Ruddy Turnstone #2
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Ruddy Turnstone #2

by Rob Drummond

Gallery: AvianPosted February 25, 2011109 views15 comments
Another shot of the turnstones on the beach at Port MacDonnell in South Australia.

1d2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 800 f8 1/500 under camo, beanbag resting on pile of seaweed

cheers
Rob

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 25, 2011 at 6:28 AM
I like the subject and blurred background. The white in the turnstones chest looks a little hot on my monitor but it might just be my monitor. Nice capture! :toast:
Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM
A lovely Turnstone, Rob. I like the detail and perspective. No real nits, but for some reason the hair thin root below the tail is niggling at me. :biggrin:

I checked the whites. They are fine, well below gamut.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Really nice detail and sharpness as usual Rob. Exposure looks right on to me. I kind of wish the OOF dark stuff behind the tail could be exchanged for some more of that awesome colorful BG near the top to the image, but that is just me. Still a fine shot.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on February 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM
I'm fine with it as posted, Rob. Exposure looks fine to me. Bird contrasts well with the bg, even the darker bg near the tail. Nice pose with the bird giving us some attention. :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Nice shot you have here Rob! I don't have any real issues or nits with it. The whites look fine to me and actually think your exposure on the bird looks real nice. If I did anything to it, I might tone down the brightness of the BG just a tad, but it actually works either way for me and would have to see them side by side to see what works better. Good work!
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM
I really like how you get your low perspectives as they make you feel you are right there on the beach instead of looking down at the bird. Good color, detail and background, well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by keith mitchell on February 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Rob that's a fine detailed shot it's a bird that never really pleases me but this one really does.

Keith.
Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Super low angle and detail Rob, the bit of red to the left of the birds feet catches my eye because it looks like something manmade. You could clone it out if you desired, I like the rest of the bg. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM
This works for me as posted. Exposure looks on target as well. The soft light has helped a lot with this.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 25, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Your exposure looks good to me too Rob, as does the image overall. Your low angle is great and I have no significant issues with the background. Nicely done.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 25, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Really love the great low angle Rob. Lovely pose & soft light. Your exposure looks fine to me with details in both the dark and lights. Composition feels well balanced and the colors look very natural. Love the eye contact.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by wade pettitt on February 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Nice bird and I love the low angle. Well done!!
Registered on May 6, 2009, 184 Posts, 471 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 25, 2011 at 10:27 PM
looks good to me as is, Rob. I like the low angle and soft light.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 25, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Great low angle and pose. Whites look good to me, and I like the habitat.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 26, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Hi Rob :wavey: Beautifully composed with fine exposure. the detail and color on this lovely bird are marvelous :toast:
Albert Darmo Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments