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Posted by Steve Metildi on Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:29 am

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1D MK II, 300 f/2.8 w/2X TC, f/5.6, 1/2500 sec

Bankin' into the curve like a 200 meter sprinter. Once again the 300 f/2.8 + 2X TC worked well here--a 600mm wasn't an option with the waves washing in.

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by Ofer Levy on Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:33 am
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Awesome!!! :shock: :shock:
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by Herman Blockx on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:55 am
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nice sprinting pose! very good comp. and details!
 

by KK Hui on Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:33 am
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What's attracting him to walk towards you?!
A wonderful capture and love the super low angle, Steve! :roll: :lol: :roll:
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by Christopher Dodds on Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:36 am
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Sweet!
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:37 am
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I love the intimacy of this shot, Steve. The low angle really makes it, and the framing is excellent.
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by neil higginson on Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:49 am
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super great angle
 

by Bob Boner on Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:53 am
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Nice capture! I know how hard that is with fast moving shore birds. I like this a lot. Thanks for sharing.
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by Steve Metildi on Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:30 am
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KK Hui wrote:What's attracting him to walk towards you?!
A wonderful capture and love the super low angle, Steve! :roll: :lol: :roll:
KK, thanks for viewing and commenting as usual. I really don't know why it's coming towards me--these guys aren't too shy and more approachable than most species. I didn't bait him with sand fleas or whatever else Plovers eat. At one point during the 2 hours or so I was shooting them I stayed put in the same place for quite a while and they seemed to grow a bit more comfortable. One of my friends has a theory that the smaller the bird the more approachable they are (eg. hummingbirds, warblers, tiny shorebirds, etc.)

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by chriscove on Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:32 am
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This is just fantastic. I love the low angle here. Great work!
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by AForns on Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:46 am
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I love Steve "Outstanding" I love the LLAP images (low lever avian photography) 8)

Love the raised foot and look !!!!! About the only thing I would suggest is lining up a bit different to point your shadow to the bird. The front will be evenly lit !!!

.... btw that rig probably floats so don't worry about it :mrgreen: 8) 8)

Really love the image Steve !!!! Nice going !!!! 8) 8)
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:57 am
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Steve! This is fantastic! I like everything about this one. You have been having some great success with your shorebird shooting recently. I've got to get to Crystal Cove.
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by Brandon Pittam on Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:13 pm
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Run for your life - Great shot, is this a Plover chick?
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It is a live image, the low angle is great!
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by RAmoruso on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:20 pm
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This is a great shot. Detail, background, action, the little drops thrown up by the sprint. Wonderfull image. :D
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by Steve Metildi on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:42 pm
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Brandon Pittam wrote:Run for your life - Great shot, is this a Plover chick?
Thanks for viewing & commenting Brandon. No, this was taken last Saturday, 1/22 so it's not a chick. They are tiny birds--they actually look noticeably smaller than a Sanderling when you see them next to each other.

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by Marc Oliver on Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:46 pm
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Cool shot. I love the mud droplets flying up behind him - he's really motoring! :D :D :D

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:39 pm
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Steve,

This is another fantastic shot. Love the motion in the feet and the head turn to take advantage of the angle of the sun.
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Awesome! Love the low angle, and the foot action.
 

by Cindy Marple on Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:57 pm
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How cute! Catching him midstride was good timing. Very intimate view of this little one.
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