Green Plover

Lapwing
I know the "looking away " stance is not ideal but interestingly it accentuated the georgeous colour that shows on these birds when the angle changes.
Stoney field pool.
ps.-One pair are still on eggs , which is the latest I have ever known.
400 ISO
250th @f8
Contrast down 1
D200 Sigma 50-500 mm.
50% of frame
JR

Thanks very much.
Your comments appreciated as always
JR

Lovely picture John, but I though that they were called peeweet??
Kind regards
Frederic

As you say John, they truly are colourful birds in the right light. I agree with your own comment about the viewpoint but it still shows the head and eye clearly so nothing too major.

Could have done with a slight head turn but the photo shows what it has set out to do... and show that spectrum of colours on the wings.

agree about what you said about the head turn but still worth posting to see the beautiful colours they are in the right light, which you have caught very nicely

you pic shows up the colours of this lapwing really nicely john. which is what you aimed to capture. all other nits mentioned

Cheers
Mark.G

Well I think you achieved the shot you wanted.. So kudos for that..

Brett

Thanks, Just found this one from the same session. Head turned OK but it just aint the same - and that blasted reflection !! Strewth how I hate 'em !
JR

I think the first image works much better John. Agree the colours on these birds are amazing. I like the second image too and generally I do like reflections but don't think it works very well in this image. Also the background behind the bird's head detracts from the image.

Maggie
Exactly my thoughts
Cheers
JohnR

Definitely lose the head in the background on the second, so the first for me every time. another excellent image John.
eric