Lots of active insects these days.
Thanks. The early morning sky was really blue and I did over saturate it as you pointed out. The halo affect you mentioned is definitely there, something I overlooked.
Not a problem. Settings will vary for different cameras, light conditions and lens.
Camera: D500
Exposure program: Manual mode
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter speed: 1/3200
ISO: 3200
Lens: Sigma 5o to 500 @ 5oo mm
Post processing: LR CC and NIK
Happy shooting
Thanks. This was my first time seeing an Avocet so it was a nice surprise and I'm glad I had my camera with me. Maybe you'll get another chance this year.
That's great. I'll have to keep trying for a close up. It was interesting to watch them fly as a small, 8-10, flock and maneuver as if they are "formation" flying. Thank you for your comments.
Thank you. It was a nice day to get out and see some color.
Canola oil on the stem. Ever wonder where Canola oil comes from? Seed produced by these bright yellow flowers is crushed for the oil which ends up on the grocery shelf as cooking oil.
Interesting. Never thought about this technique. Will have to give it a try. Nice, thanks for sharing the stacked photo and the "how to."
Thank you. It is a neat bird.