Killdeer

Gallery: AvianPosted October 22, 2010101 views10 comments

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer are so common, I do not tend to pay them as much attention as I should. I find them one of the most beautiful shorebirds. I was really happy with the light on this one.

If possible, please view the larger post for detail.

7D, 500mm f4L IS + 1.4 tc
1/640, f8.0, ISO 200

All comments and critique appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 22, 2010 at 11:04 PM

Like your killdeer. The DOF is nice as just enough of the ground is in focus to blend well with the bird. Good detail on the larger version.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 22, 2010 at 11:24 PM

The lighting is lovely here Matt, well done

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 22, 2010 at 11:54 PM

I really like the light in this image, Matt. While common, I have yet to get a decent image of one-they seem to screw with my focus

The dof you chose is perfect for my taste.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 23, 2010 at 12:29 AM

A solid image as posted. I like these common and widely distributed shorebirds as well and never pass up an opportunity to photograph them.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on October 23, 2010 at 10:31 AM

A very nice portrait Matt. I see nothing to criticize.
Killdeer are perhaps the least common plover in my haunts and so I try to photograph them whenever I see them. So far I've been unable to get a decent picture. I'd be delighted to get one like this.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 23, 2010 at 11:06 AM

Matt,

I like the alert pose, lovely view of the eye and the red orbital ring, setting with the newly emerging vegetation, mud and water in the background. The light is beautiful too. I might selectively sharpen the brown tones of the killdeer to bring out the details in the plumage a little more.

Nice dof and exposure.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on October 23, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Matt,
I would love to see you take Mia's suggestion to see if it improves an already excellent image.

Dan

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 23, 2010 at 10:43 PM

I agree Matt, although they're less than common over here. Love the light and setting.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on October 24, 2010 at 8:58 AM

Matt,
beautiful light and setting for this killdeer. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 25, 2010 at 9:49 AM

Lovely light and nice angle Matt. That eye ring really stands out. I always enjoy it when someone makes "common" look good.

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