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V1 and V2 are the best, V3 seems to be slightly out of focus, with the foreground rock being a bit sharper than the bird's beak/eye area. Also, bokeh isn't as smooth as one would wish it to be, but that has nothing to do with your skill as such, it's a question of lens characteristics I guess.
Regardless, it's an interesting set of images and I particularly like the subject isolation achieved in V2, with the low POV and shallow depth of field used. Well taken! Definitely my favourite.
Regardless, it's an interesting set of images and I particularly like the subject isolation achieved in V2, with the low POV and shallow depth of field used. Well taken! Definitely my favourite.

I've a lot of respect for these photos Nathan. One of my favourite waders since I was a lad... and getting close enough, even with 500mm of focal length is to be admired.
Version 1 is a 'classic' shot, which I like
Version 2 says more about the bird, I think
I love the colourationof the plumage in Version 3, but agree it is slightly out of focus... But still better than anything I've done.
Nice set Nathan,
regards, Brian
Version 1 is a 'classic' shot, which I like
Version 2 says more about the bird, I think
I love the colourationof the plumage in Version 3, but agree it is slightly out of focus... But still better than anything I've done.
Nice set Nathan,
regards, Brian

Great to see you've been out and about Nathan - we know that's great treaty for you.
To capture the turnstone in V1 as you have is wonderful - a bird image any twitcher would be happy with.
Sure V2 and 3 aren't such good images but don't people realise it was the birds that moved not you
As anybody who has ever tried to photograph knows, it is no easy task!
Keep well.
Kate


To capture the turnstone in V1 as you have is wonderful - a bird image any twitcher would be happy with.
Sure V2 and 3 aren't such good images but don't people realise it was the birds that moved not you

As anybody who has ever tried to photograph knows, it is no easy task!
Keep well.
Kate


