Pacific Golden Plover

Pacific Golden Plover (Image ID 74383)
Photographed byIan Colley on Tue 17th Mar, 2026 and uploaded on Sat 23rd May, 2026 .
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ID74383
CommentJust starting to get some breeding colours, early morning light made photographing these birds very enjoyable.

Denoise, slight crop for composition, colour adjustments and selective sharpening.
EquipmentExposure time : 1 / 100
FNumber : 7.1
Focal Length : 500
ISO Speed Ratings : 2500
LensModel : RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R7
Software : Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.3 (Windows)
LocationFlat Rock near Ballina, New South Wales
Keywordsadult, breeding plumage/colours
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/7.1
Copyright COMPUTED Copyright 2022 Ian Colley
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R7
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.3 (Windows)
Copyright IFD0 Copyright 2022 Ian Colley
ExposureTime EXIF 1/100
FNumber EXIF F7.1
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 2500
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2026:03:17 05:59:39
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 6.643856) EXIF 1/100
ApertureValue (APEX 5.655638) EXIF F7
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MaxApertureValue (APEX 5.625) EXIF F7
MeteringMode EXIF Pattern
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 500mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Manual White Balance
LensModel EXIF RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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