Sneaky Snowy

[Bill Dix]

Snowy Plover from Bunche Beach back in 2012.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 800, 1/3200s @ f/7.1, AP, -1.0 EV

[Isaac Grant]

Shorebirds are my favorite so right away you won me over. This is a species I have very little experience with so I like it even more. I very much like the low angle and the raised foot. The head turn is great as well. Nice sharpness and colors. If I were being super picky I could say that I would love to see that back foot and perhaps a bit more saturation. Not only would I love if this photo were mine, I would be happy just with seeing the bird this well. The photo would be the icing on the cake.

[John Rowell]

Very nice details and low shooting angle, Bill, I love the little Snowies. He does look like he's sneaking off somewhere, the raised foot really helps out. I never seem to be able to find them with any background other than sand, so I like this blue background.

[Karl Egressy]

Love the pose and feather detail, Bill.

[adrian dancy]

A superb image . I love the raised foot and the head angle which combined add to the cuteness of this lovely bird. Nice work indeed!

[Bill Dix]

Thank you all.

[Gabriela Plesea]

Dear Bill,

Love what you captured here, the little Plover seems as delicate as a snowflake. That raised foot, treading carefully, along with the "sneaky look" make this image for me.

Well exposed and I love the creamy colouring of the feathers. As well as the POV. Image well processed and good sharpness, lovely detail, great techs.

I will try find some of my images of our local plovers for you, I think they are about as pretty as your subject here - such a delicate little bird!

Kind regards,

[Bill Dix]

Thanks Gabriela. I look forward to seeing yours.