Couple of shorebirds: C&C

[bedantabd]

Here are some the shorebird images from my archive I have processed during last week. Would like to hear on composition/exposure/post-processing. Any suggestion for improvement are most welcome.

1. Pied Avocet (Handheld shot in Av mode @ f/8, 1/500, ISO 100; spot metering, PP in ACR/CS5)



2. Black-winged Stilt (Handheld shot in Tv mode @ f/6.3, 1/500, ISO 100; spot metering, PP in ACR/CS5)



3. Marsh Sandpiper (Handheld shot in Av mode @ f/8, 1/400, ISO 160; spot metering, PP in ACR/CS5)



4. Red Shank with Black-tailed Godwit (Handheld shot in Av mode @ f/8, 1/400, ISO 160; spot metering, PP in ACR/CS5)

[Bobobird]

Clean, sharp and simply beautiful.

Minor issues - the white in the wing and tail in #1 is close to blowing. Perhaps bring that down a bit and check if there are shadows in that section that can be recoverd?

# 4 - a very nice shot but somewhat spoiled by the bird in the background.

[Brownbear]

Beautiful. I especially love #3..

[bedantabd]

Clean, sharp and simply beautiful.

Minor issues - the white in the wing and tail in #1 is close to blowing. Perhaps bring that down a bit and check if there are shadows in that section that can be recoverd?

# 4 - a very nice shot but somewhat spoiled by the bird in the background.

Thanks Bobo.

#1: Shooting B&H bird in broad daylight!!! Still learning and a long way to go. Will try reprocessing as you suggested.

#4: The Godwit is not the real culprit as I was actually shooting him when the Red Shank came in between! And this is the only image of a Red Shank I have in my collection (till next winter).

[bedantabd]

Beautiful. I especially love #3..

Thanks Christina.

[Otavio]

Hi Bedanta. Very nice series. These guys are not common here, where I live. Thanks for sharing!