Black-bellied Plover

Gallery: AvianPosted March 14, 201195 views11 comments

Pluvialis squatarola

I am leaving for SW Florida this Friday and I was reviewing images from my last trip back in December 2009. I found this image that I never got around to processing. I like the early morning light.

I am sharpening images for web posting slightly different. Please let me know if doesn't look right.

7D, 500mm f4L IS
1/500, f5.6, ISO 200
76% of full frame

All comments and critique very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on March 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

I love the light Florida offers and these birds look so nice walking on the sand. Well done

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM

Beautiful lighting and wonderful dof. He looks like hes smiling

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 14, 2011 at 11:21 PM

Glad you found this one Matt. I like the low angle, exposure looks good and the light is nice.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 15, 2011 at 12:09 AM

Fine detail, pose, and love the sand mounds - looks like snow.
Nice!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 15, 2011 at 1:12 AM

Fantastic light; a lovely image with excellent exposure and detail.

Well done.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on March 15, 2011 at 2:24 AM

Excellent find - I like the calling/striding pose, setting and light - techs are spot on too.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 15, 2011 at 5:45 AM

Lovely light and detail Matt. Really like the way it light has played on the ripples in the sand.

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM

Excellent Matt. Love the light on the bird and the effect of it on the bumpy sand. I also like the open beak and the look at the tongue.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on March 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM

This is superb - delighted you dug this up!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Super shot Matt, love the calling pose and soft light, congrats and have a great trip to Florida

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 16, 2011 at 11:08 PM

Beautiful light here, Matt. The sand looks so soft. Nice detail in the bird and I like the open beak.

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