Piping Plover Chick

[Bill Dix]

Taking a mid-day walk with one's family, on a sunny, crowded beach in mid-July, is probably not the optimum situation for a photographer. But when this chick suddenly appeared in our path, I couldn't resist dropping down for a few frames. He and a parent had escaped their roped off protective area and were headed toward the water, through a gauntlet of dogs, frisbees, inflatable sharks and other obstacles. He stopped to find a treat while the parent looked on from a respectable distance.

D500, Sigma 150-600 @ 600 mm; ISO 800, 1/3200s @ f/8 manual.

[Tim Foltz]

Bill, you did well with the harsh light, great pose, details and angle, I know catchlight is just about impossible on these juveniles, so good job overall.

-Tim

[Mike Poole]

I love the impeccably clean scene in this one, and the action caught is lovely. Looks like you got the exposure spot on - nice details

Mike

[John Mack]

This is pretty nice considering the conditions you describe. I like the composition and the food item.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

What a cutie just going about having a snack. Nicely handled under the harsh light and busy conditions. Great detail and nice POV. Well done, Bill.

Geoffrey




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[Bill Dix]

Thank you all.