Purple Sandpiper Drinking

Posted by James on Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:17 pm

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Well, I finally got my slides back from the trip out to Barnegat Light last month 1/10/04. Does anyone remember that??? I shoot film and can't get that instant satisfaction. However, the wait was worth it. Heather and I were shooting these guys in a great location with the frigid ocean in the background. I can't wait to get back there. I'll try to post a few more real soon, now that I've got a cable modem at home.

Cheers,

Anyone in NJ or nearby going out shooting, let me know!

James

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P.S. Heather I asked you for exposure readings when we were out there. I was approx 1 stop open from your settings and I know both our shots were right on. Is this an effect of digital vs film? Would one need to open up less on light or dark subjects when using digital??? Please advise.

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:22 pm

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James, a lovely photo with him drinking. I might take a bit off the right. Whites looks a tad over.

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by Rob Palmer on Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:31 pm

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Very nice photo, well framed and nice change in behavior than many posts. I agree with Alan on the whites.

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by mhp767 on Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:47 pm

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Oh man this is nice! I wasn't able to get shots this clean when I was there. Congrats..
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by AForns on Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:24 pm

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Real nice love the soft light.

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by Greg Downing on Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:34 pm

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James, very sweet shot in sweet light. It doesn't look nearly as cold as it really was! Always a pleasure.

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by Heather Forcier on Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:40 pm

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Yeah, I think we were in a pretty neat spot. I would love to head back up sometime but am not sure I can fit it into the schedule for a while.

Great light, nice catch of what makes them "purple" sandpipers, that sheen on the back.

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by Peterh on Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:43 am

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Lovely shot.

First PS that I see without the sad looking bill. Great.

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by Bill Whala on Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:38 am

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Very nice shot. I agree with Alan's crop suggestion.

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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:01 pm

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I do remember freezing my a... off!

Alaska was tropical in comparison.

A very nice shot.

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by Mike Wilson on Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:31 pm

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I like this showing a behavior we don't often see here. Doesn't look that cold.

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by AlexC on Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:57 pm

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Nice little bird!!

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Great bird, pretty nice exposure and whites to the edge but not a nit, great detail, nice perch and action as well, Very nice!! Congrats!!

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by LHays on Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:02 pm

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James
This is beautiful. The water is so clean and smooth. It's great to see the wonderful color and detail on his back as well. Nice job. I guess now freezing while there was worth it.

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