Least Sandpipers ?

Posted by fredcor on Wed May 19, 2004 7:25 am

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These I think are Least Sandpipers, they are 2/3 the size of a Dunlin and do not have black legs. I don't think they are Semipalmated Sandpipers, though I stand to be corrected. This was taken at the Port Perry Sewage Lagoons last Saturday. Flash would have been ineffective at the distances we were going to shoot, so I did not carry it; anything to reduce weight when I have to walk a few Kms with a 500 f4 and tripod; yes I know, Alex is going to nail me

which tells me that he is looking and I always value his comments. Also a promised sunny day turned out to be quite dull and cold.

Thanks for looking, comments and correct ID always welcome.

10D, 500mm +1.4x
1/800 @ f5.6. ISO 200
Cropped approx 50% - USM 75 after downsizing.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed May 19, 2004 7:38 am

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I will leave the ID to the experts Lat, but this is one beautiful image! Two for the price of one and the composition is superb.

Lovely detail, exposure and reflections too! I presume the bird who appears to be further away is standing on higher ground under the water? as it appears much longer in the leg. Or is the one in front standing in a hole!!

Lovely shot all round. Well done!!

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by TSparger on Wed May 19, 2004 7:48 am

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This is a very nice image Lat. The only improvement that I see could be made are removing the two OOF twigs or whatever in the upper right corner.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed May 19, 2004 7:59 am

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TSparger wrote:This is a very nice image Lat. The only improvement that I see could be made are removing the two OOF twigs or whatever in the upper right corner.

Do you mean upper left??

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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed May 19, 2004 8:13 am

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Very nice, Lat. The objects in the ULC appear to be cloning artifacts. What are they?

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by fredcor on Wed May 19, 2004 8:24 am

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Sandy Mossberg wrote:Very nice, Lat. The objects in the ULC appear to be cloning artifacts. What are they?

The only adjustment was cropping, no cloning. The sewage lagoon has a very uneven bottom hence the different height of the birds, also, this cell, 1 of 5 at the location, was drained. The UL pieces are twigs protruding the low water surface.

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by Gaelo on Wed May 19, 2004 8:51 am

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I see the artifacts too. I wish the heads were turned more to the left. Nice exposure and reflection.

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by Alan Murphy on Wed May 19, 2004 10:02 am

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Lat, nice shot. I do wish they were turned this way just a bit and i would clone out the two twigs in the ULC and maybe add a tiny catchlight in each eye.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed May 19, 2004 12:02 pm

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Nice shot. I like the different height of the two birds with the pose being the same.

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by Vincent on Wed May 19, 2004 12:14 pm

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Can't help with the ID

, but I like this image.

Very nice.

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by AlexC on Wed May 19, 2004 1:05 pm

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Lat, wonderful composition and pretty good detail, I also knew those blurry things were twigs protruding from the bottom, Also, flash can reach beyond 60 feet if used with the proper f/stop-ISO-Shutter Speed, but when the walk is long it is very understandable to leave equipment behind!!, Just this past Saturday I took my long glass for the White collard King Fisher at the Wings of Asia Aviary, and as always he was not there, did not perched once during my four hour stay, then if I bring the short lens, he is perfectly perched and stays there for over an hour!! Live and learn!!, Congrats!!

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by Mike Wilson on Wed May 19, 2004 2:00 pm

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I believe your ID is correct. I like the pair and their reflections but flash would have been an ally here. I understand you want to save weight but no flash?!

Ok, we'll forgive you this time, next time just don't bring water, food, car keys....

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by Peter Wallack on Wed May 19, 2004 2:55 pm

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The Least Sandpipers in twos!!! Excellent Composition. The Least Sandpipers all puffed up just after preening makes this more than wonderful!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

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by jnadler on Wed May 19, 2004 3:13 pm

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The ID confirmation of Least vs. Semipalmated is easy based on the slightly downturned bills. Semis are straight. Least it is! Nice photo.

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by LHays on Wed May 19, 2004 9:22 pm

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Nice shot. I've heard of finding good shorebirds around sewage treatment plants but around here, they don't allow anyone in. As to leaving the flash back at the car.....been there, done that too many times to mention. If you take your flash...you should be guaranteed a nice sunny day next time. You did well with this one....and I'd clone out the twigs.

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