Killdeer

Gallery: AvianPosted August 24, 201168 views11 comments

Hello everyone. I was able to take a few shots of this little fellow while shooting the stilts. Hope you enjoy. C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Camera - Nikon 300s, Lense - Nikon 200-400 w/1.4 tc, Expposure - 1/320, Aperture - F8, ISO - 250, Metering - Multi Segment, Aperture Priority.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by keith mitchell on August 24, 2011 at 3:16 AM

Robert there is a lot of super sharp detail on the large image and i do like the bg and that eye really pops,like it a lot.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on August 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM

Nice comp Robert. I really like how the bird and BG colors work together. NIce sharpness on the bird and a great BG. Well done.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Excellent, Robert. I like the slightly open beak and the angle and detail are great.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 24, 2011 at 9:55 AM

Very nice Robert. I like the setting, colors and open beak.

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Comment posted by Verdon on August 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

always low angle shots are great, and this one is not any different

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM

Nice sharp detail in the bird. Great color, low angle and back ground. Fine image.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on August 24, 2011 at 12:12 PM

I like everything about this one!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 24, 2011 at 6:09 PM

Wonderful low perspective and a water shot makes this a very nice Killdeer shot, way to go.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on August 24, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Low point of view and excellent detail make this a pleasure.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on August 25, 2011 at 8:13 AM

Nicely done Robert, really nice light, pose, and setting.

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Lovely image of one of my favorite birds.
May

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