A Flock of Sanderlings

Gallery: AvianPosted November 3, 20136,900 views24 comments

I am not sure whether to post this shot or not, because it could easily be one on those shots that people think "yes, and...?" - probably you must have been standing next to me in windforce 7 with salty water hitting you from behind while trying to frame a flock of speedy little stilts..... Anyway, I recommend the larger version for better judgement...

Nikon D4 @ 700mm | 1/2000s | f7.1 | ISO360 | Underexposed 1FS | handheld

Thanks for viewing !

Hans

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 3, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Hans, if you handheld that big honkin' 700 and got 7, count them, 7 speedy little Sanderlings in perfect focus, then you need a phone booth to change into your Superman outfit!

Just wonderful, Sensei!

Well, six, now that I look close.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 3, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Thanks Phil, hahaha... Actually the lens is 500 + 1,4 Extender, but still quite heavy

, And yes : one is definitely OOF... The slowest of them

, Hans

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 3, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Terrific handheld with all that glass, Hans.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 3, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Really like this one Hans. Great pano comp with the majority of birds in sharp focus.
Well done!

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 3, 2013 at 6:17 PM

I agree. This is a fun picture to look at, Hans.

Registered on October 30, 2013, 50 Posts, 445 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Nelson on November 3, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Hi Hans,
I like the point of view on this one...pretty cool!

Guy Nelson

Registered on October 12, 2012, 24 Posts, 138 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on November 3, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Agreed that this is a really good image. Just love to have the birds coming right at you. Love the birds and the BG. Only 2 things I would change. First would be to move the watermark lower to clear the bird. Second would be to darken the LLHC a bit. It is too bright for my old eyes. Is it a part of the surf?

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on November 3, 2013 at 8:19 PM

This is one of those shots that separates the men from the boys, and anyone who has tried to capture one of these birds even on land would probably agree! They are SUPER fast! Love the one in the upper middle with it's head cocked to you! Fantastic! Sharon

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Comment posted by John Robinson on November 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

All been said !
JR

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on November 3, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Hans, That's one beautiful shot so hard to capture ! Cheers !

Registered on April 2, 2012, 26 Posts, 355 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 3, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Hi Hans

You have captured beauty in motion

I am mesmerized by the harmony of the shapes. colors and light in this amazing image

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 4, 2013 at 12:32 AM

Hans,
this is as good as it gets

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 4, 2013 at 2:11 AM

Wow, thanks all for your reactions -

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@ Peter Cross:
- the left corner is the spray of the surf indeed, I doubted what to do, but since it shows to me how the situations was yesterday at the beach I decided to keep - maybe darkening it a little is a good idea though, thanks !
- the copyright line is here to protect my images - so I always deliberately place it in the middle

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on November 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Georgeous, TFS.

Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 4, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Beautiful photo of sanderlings and the miracle of flight. The simple background is perfect, the bit of white in the lower left adds to the artistic feel. Nice choice of crop.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 5, 2013 at 4:42 AM

Superb Hans - all in focus and a wonderful background

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 7, 2013 at 7:34 PM

6 out of 7 isn't bad

A very cool shot indeed Hans, love the pano crop on this.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 7, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Very nice, very fun, love it,

Ray

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Comment posted by William Bickle on November 8, 2013 at 9:39 AM

Hello Hans

Very COOL! well done... Like it!

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on November 8, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Super shot Hans. 700mm handheld - no mean achievement.
The only thing I don't like is the white cloud in the bottom LH corner.

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 13, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Wow! Fantastic shot Hans!

Nick Bristol
lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 16, 2013 at 3:02 AM

Thanks to all for your friendly remarks and thanks to the moderators for chosen my picture ! `Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 17, 2013 at 3:44 AM

Wonderful!
D&L

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Glad you posted it! :-)
Congrats on the WP - but the watermark might be a bit lower so it doesn't hit the bird -

Sandy

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