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Black-bellied Plover
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Black-bellied Plover

by Richard Teller

Gallery: AvianPosted December 7, 201064 views4 comments
Another image from the beach at Sanibel Island at sunset. I like this one because of the action and the a little different pose. I realize that the bird is looking a little away from the camera, but there ias still eye contact and a catch light.

Canon 30D
Sigma 70-300
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/1500
Aperture f5.6
ISO 400
300mm
Full Frame

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on December 8, 2010 at 7:00 AM
Nice light on the face but I wish there was more light on the body. Nice low angle and sharpness, Richard.
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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 8, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Like the pose and feather detail, but I'd brighten the shadows a bit.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Nice one, Richard. I like the pose, the detail and the light hitting the face. I agree about brighten the body a bit. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Richard,

Sanibel is beautiful, especially at sunrise and sunset. I like the raised foot, your choice of comp and the dramatic light on the plover. I'd consider opening up the shadowed areas a small amount to show more details there.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments