Can't Catch Me... [Contest Pre Finalists June 2020]
Uploaded: January 31, 2013 00:21:35 | Entered: April 29, 2022 20:05:13
These sandpipers were captured at sunset. They were running in and out of the surf, hunting for sand crabs. The bird in the front has a fresh catch.
Oceanside, California
January 29, 2013
Tamron 18-270mm Di-II VC PZD Lens
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / -2/3 EC / 270 mm
F 7.1 @ 1/1000 ISO 1600
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Tiia Vissak January 31, 2013
a wonderful scene! #1512112Marilyn K. Lincecum January 31, 2013
Love watching thses little birds...great shot. Wonderful perspctive, color and detail. #10547046Dr Silly January 31, 2013
Wonderful capture. :O) #10547095Antonio Amen January 31, 2013
Excellent color. #10547162Chris Budny January 31, 2013
I'm with Marilyn; I thoroughly loved watching them dash back and forth when I came out to your neck of the woods! Nicely done! #10547274Ken Smith January 31, 2013
It's fun watching them...they can move very fast. Excellent work, Donna! #10547287Melinda F. Schneider January 31, 2013
What fun that must have been! Excellent capture!! #10547295Joy Rector January 31, 2013
beautiful #10547318Mary L. Olson January 31, 2013
Love the way the "escape artist" affects the composition. The colors are great, too. #10547395Martha R. Mazon January 31, 2013
Simply wonderful, Donna! Gorgeous tones and lines combined with a mood of anticipation and implied action. Charming!! #10547517Susan M. Campbell January 31, 2013
Love it. The colors are so soothing. #10547721Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 31, 2013
Thank you everyone. These little birds were exciting to watch and capture.Donna #10548111
David Phalen January 31, 2013
Beautiful light, tones and clarity in this beauty!! #10548261Nadia Paul January 31, 2013
Beautiful tones and capture Donna! #10548376Debra R. Harder February 02, 2013
This is fantastic, Donna! I just love that little guy in the front running off before the others see him. Excellent lighting, colors, composition...and, of course, timing! #10550498Emile Abbott February 02, 2013
Fantastic tones and love the title. #10550772Jill Odice February 20, 2013
I really love the soft pastel colors. Beautiful peaceful scene Donna! #10576316Mette Vendelboe Allison February 13, 2020
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