Just Me and My Shadow

Gallery: AvianPosted February 13, 2017357 views9 comments

Pacific Golden Plover, non-breeding colours
I liked the simplicity of this image, with nothing but plover, shadow, and sand

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve, Kihei, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

2017:01:31 17:44:32
D800
500mm
1/4000 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 1250
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1+2
Flash: Off

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on February 13, 2017 at 7:24 AM

Hin Sandy
About as good a wader shot as they come. Maybe a tiny bit big in the frame but no big deal
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 13, 2017 at 8:52 AM

Lovely, Sandy. Perfect dof for the subject and angle of the shot. You caught a very sweet pose.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on February 13, 2017 at 3:36 PM

I like the clarity of this one. Very sharp where it needs to be focused. The tonal gradient of the plover works well with the sand. Perhaps a little too centered for my taste but I like it anyway.

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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on February 13, 2017 at 4:31 PM

Very sharp image of this plover with nice pose and shadow.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM

Nice image of this youngster, Sandy, and well done considering the static pose that I often try as it's quite predictable. The lifted leg is so typical of their cousins in my neighborhood. I really like the direct angle for the shadow and complimentary color of the surroundings.

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 13, 2017 at 9:37 PM

Simple and beautiful.

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on February 13, 2017 at 11:43 PM

I love the simplicity! Outstanding habitat and pose.

Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Moreau on February 14, 2017 at 8:53 AM

Sandy, I really like this. It's a great pose, there's beautiful detail in the bird offset by the simplicity of the sand, and the shadow is a great addition. I would agree with others about the bird maybe having a little more room in the frame and/or less centered, but I do like it as is.

Registered on April 21, 2015, 64 Posts, 584 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on February 14, 2017 at 9:11 PM

Really nice light and a great pose for this Plover, Sandy. You really have excellent detail in the bird. If you have the room, I think a bit more room on the bottom and left may help the composition. A beautiful image as posted.

Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments