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Uploaded 15-Nov-08
Taken 31-Aug-08
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Category:Animals
Subcategory:Birds
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Keywords:lesser yellowlegs
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Dimensions3086 x 2056
Original file size2.18 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken31-Aug-08 09:51
Date modified31-Aug-08 09:51
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Focal length700 mm
Exposure1/1000 at f/9
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 640
Metering modePattern
the elegance of a lesser yellowlegs

the elegance of a lesser yellowlegs



A lesser yellowlegs is a common but elegant shorebird found in salt marshes, stepping daintily through shallow pools in search of food.   I photographed this one wading through the front pool at Weskeag Marsh, South Thomaston, Maine.  With such bright yellow legs, I wanted to extend that to a red and golden aura that surrounded the bird.  All done in Photoshop with Color Efex filters.