A day at the beach...

Thanks all!

I'm not a big fan of images that look sharpened so I always err on the side of caution where sharpening is concerned - I aim for a more natural look where possible, and only apply the absolute minimum level of sharpening I feel I can get away with (a single instance of gentle USM as a rule).

I do worry though, about how images appear on other folks' monitors. So, in addition to looking at them on my sharp-as-you-like TFT monitor at home, I also check 'em out on my horrible, soft, low contrast work CRT monitor. If they look OK here, I'm happy they're going to look OK pretty much anywhere.

They look OK here..!




Hi John,

I don't sneak up, leopard-like, on these fellas, I let them come to me. I simply watch what they're doing, anticipate where they're likely to be, plonk myself down on the beach, and wait. As long as I'm not abrupt in my movements, they'll come very close.

I'm not lying on my belly here either, simply sitting comfortably on the sand: there's a foreshortening effect from using the lens at 400mm which also minimises the apparent angle I'm viewing the birds from.


Hi Fee,

love the "cloned sanderlings" idea! I hadn't thought of that.

Thanks again, everyone.

Excellent series Keith - I really like the Sanderling shot - probably because of the symmetry.

Very kind of you, Damian.

lovely shots Keith. I can't see more than 50 yds down sarf. I envy you! BTW a big thank you to you and all the other regular posters on POTN, WPF and Birdforum who freely give advice. I rarely get a chance to post because you have all covered the topics so well. (mind you, I use the search button alot!)
Merry Christmas to one and all

colin

Beautiful shots. Love the colors and composition of all of them. Thanks for warming up a grey day in Western New York.

Thanks guys.

Colin, we've had pea-soupers here too - though it's not too bad at the moment.

I'd like to join with you in thanking contributors to this and other forums for their advice and encouragement - I'm still very new to this malarkey myself, and really appreciate it when I get positive feedback on my humble efforts.

I think they are all extremely well exposed, crisp and well presented.
Up to your usual high standard Keith.
Regards Alan.


Merry Christmas

Nice series Keith, my favorite is the last, well done.

Thanks guys - it's appreciated.