Ringed Plover

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mk3
f/4 500mm with 1x4
f/6.3
1/3200
ISO 500

This is another from my session with these lovely birds.

Thanks for looking, and comments, views, on my Black Headed Gull pic, much appreciated

Will

[Bill Nuttall]

Beautiful bird and image William

I saw just one Little Ringed Plover last Friday - too far away to get a good shot

Nice Banded Beak, no eye ring and leg colour that differentiate it from the LRP

I'm a novice on C & C at this level ………is there enough foreground at the bottom of the image?

To me it is a beautiful image

[William Dickson]

Thanks for that Bill. Unfortunately there was vegetation between me and the bird as I was laying down at the time. I think it is always good to get a low as POV as possible. This is as much as I could leave on the bottom. I suppose I could add a wee bit canvas, but I think it is ok as is :S3:

Will

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Good pick-up there Bill! :S3:

I agree, but my original thought was to trim a bit from above Will. That way it would balance a touch better IMO.

Nice frame, though light seems to be getting a bit high by now. Wish that white pebble was not there. That really draws my eye away from the beautiful little plover.

Thanks for sharing mate.

[keith mitchell]

The detail and sharpness on the bird is exceptional Will, nice calling pose, like this a lot.

Keith.

[Randy Stout]

William:

Excellent profile shot, good POV, well exposed, sharp.

i agree with Akos, I would tone down the OOF white pebble by the feet.

Because of your low POV and vegetation, I think you made the right call on how much foreground to include.

Cheers

Randy

[Lyle Gruby]

Bird and IQ look great, light is a little harsh, and I agree with taking a bit from the top and perhaps adding a sliver to the bottom.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot very natural setting and a delightful pose - well done.