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  • #1

    Arachnid strewn path to a sharp tailed sandpiper and oyster catcher pair.

    Arachnophobic I am not, but I must admit I was feeling a bit like the Hobit captured by Shelob about 25 metres into it all. Only the zoom lens on hand.. really doesn't do the sheer amount and variety of spiders justice. I've never seen this many before.
    Walls of spider webs. by Joanne, on Flickr
    I have never managed to get close to a sharp-tailed sandpiper... This one, I suspect, never expected someone to get through a million orb weavers of various kinds and this much web. I was photographing a distant pelican under a bridge when... it appeared and disappeared. Got one shot. :-)
    Sharp tailed sandpiper by Joanne, on Flickr
    I think pied oyster catchers are just so photogenic. This one was going about its daily karate kata.
    a pair of pied oyster catchers by Joanne, on Flickr
    Last edited by Phoenix; 21-01-2017, 05:11 PM.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/77375175@N04/
    Haven't been there, not done that.
    Jo
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  • #2
    More good pics Phoenix. The "Sharpie" is a pretty special shot.
    I Shoot A Canon

    Web: isacimages.com / My Gear / Flickr Photostream
    "I thought getting OLD would take much longer"

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    • Phoenix
      #2.1
      Phoenix commented
      23-01-2017, 07:48 PM
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      It was a great moment for me catching that sharpie. Strangely enough got another one yesterday. :-)
  • #3
    Like your WF Heron, I reckon you could crop a bit of mud from the bottom and add a bit of blue canvas on top - minor nit and personal taste

    Nice work
    Alan

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    • Phoenix
      #3.1
      Phoenix commented
      23-01-2017, 07:47 PM
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      Yes, that would be better. Looks a little crowded on top. I was thinking rule of thirds for land and sky/water without considering the overall result.
    • Alan
      #3.2
      Alan commented
      23-01-2017, 07:57 PM
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      Rules can be broken occasionally. I find myself deferring to the 1/3s line in PS crop a bit too often.

      New Year's Resolution - "Its my photo and I'll crop how I want"
    • Phoenix
      #3.3
      Phoenix commented
      23-01-2017, 08:00 PM
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      I have noticed that you show blatant disregard for the golden rectangle and the rule of thirds.
      You will be saying that a phone can take better photos next... oh..
  • #4
    Lovely series Jo, as usual.

    In #2, maybe clone out the stick at the tip of the tail, and maybe the one just above the body. Just a thought.
    Charles

    My indecision is final, I think.

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    • Phoenix
      #4.1
      Phoenix commented
      23-01-2017, 07:45 PM
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      Good point... I wonder how I missed that. It's now really annoying me too! :-)
  • #5
    good work on these. like the 2 oystercatchers the best. well done
    Stephen Davey. Nikon Shooter

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    • Phoenix
      #5.1
      Phoenix commented
      23-01-2017, 07:38 PM
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      Thank you. Very much appreciate your feedback.
  • #6
    Good work On these Jo. I have been assured that the orb weavers will quickly get out of your way and I almost believe it, but they leave their webs behind. Your persistence paid off here.
    Alan W

    My Gallery

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    • Phoenix
      #6.1
      Phoenix commented
      29-01-2017, 04:05 PM
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      Thanks for the comment wigz. Get orb weavers hanging off my hat sometimes. :-)
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