Juvenile Lapwing

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Posted by Ian Mason on June 18, 2008 at 6:23 PM

1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4TC, 1/250s, f7.1, iso 200. Backlit evening sun. I added a slither of canvas on the bottom edge for the "virtual" legs.

On North Uist, Lapwings seem to be everywhere at present, bringing up their young. Never seen a young one before.

Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 19, 2008 at 4:22 AM

Nice one Ian, it would have been even better if the bird had just turned it's head a little bit more toward the camera.

Posted by Paul Gibbs on June 19, 2008 at 4:24 AM

Nice detail, it looks like you where shooting into the light too! I've not seen many images of young peewits.

Posted by PhilH on June 19, 2008 at 5:00 AM

Hi,

Main nit has been mentioned.. but it is wonderful to see this youngster, I have photographed the chicks but never a juvenile like this, nice one.

Posted by Justin on June 19, 2008 at 7:14 AM

Works for me.

Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 19, 2008 at 1:33 PM

Nicely detailed and exposed Ian,

To my eye, a fraction more along the bottom would be ideal {although could be a bit tricky to do seamlessly}

Fine result

Alan

Posted by Paul Inglis on June 20, 2008 at 9:20 AM

Hi Ian,

Oh, very nice! I've yet to see one this year!

Beautiful capture!