Motif: Ruddy Turnstone

Posted by Neil Solomon on Fri Jun 11, 2004 9:49 am

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10D 500/4 1.4X 1/1250 f5.6 -2/3EV ISO400
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This is an image from last summer taken near the tide pools in La Jolla. Looking at the image now, I think it could have benefitted from a little fill flash because of the angle of the light. I do like the plumage color and look forward to the return of these birds in a month or so.

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Jun 11, 2004 9:53 am

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Neil,

A sweet shot for sure. I agree with it needing a little fill but it looks great as is.

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by fredcor on Fri Jun 11, 2004 11:04 am

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You're right about the plumage, it's great. A bit of fill may have helped, but, would it have blown the whites, because in this image the whites are just right.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:35 pm

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Lovely plumage and warm light. The raised foot is another plus

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by Scott Allen on Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:31 pm

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Well done Neil! I love the warm light.

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Great light and shooting to you all!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:39 pm

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Neil, a lovely shot of the ruddy in its breeding colors.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:46 pm

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Beautiful shot Neil, the lovely colours and warm soft light really add to the pleasure of viewing this image. Excellent!!

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by Wayne Nicholas on Fri Jun 11, 2004 2:01 pm

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I like the uneven ground and the lighting. Nice image all the way around.

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Jun 11, 2004 2:30 pm

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This is excellent Neil. I like everything about it. I too am eagerly awaiting their return dressed like this. Fill would have been just the ticket.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Fri Jun 11, 2004 6:12 pm

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Neil,

This is an excellent shot. The light and the colors are wonderful.

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by KK Hui on Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:14 pm

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This is a superb shot and you captured the moment very well, Neil!

The color is very saturated and it looks like you had strong direct lighting on the subject already. I doubt any fill-in flash would have helped here. I would suggest to lighten it up overall using curves/levels adjustment in PS instead ...