Killdeer

[Jean-Luc Vaillant]

Was hoping for pied billed grebes and coot babies but Lake Cunningham (San Jose) was incredibly deserted this morning :-(

At last a few killdeers came roaming around the parking lot. Had to stay put for almost an hour but was rewarded by a (hopefully) decent picture.

Comments welcome,

JLuc

http://files.me.com/jvaillant/m7aaqa

50D, 500mm IS + 1.4x, 1/800s @ 7.1, ISO 200, tripod flat on the ground

[Arthur Morris]

Way more than decent. Love the low angle, the sharpness, the perfect EXP, and the plant that balances the COMP.

[Dave Phillips]

like this one a lot......Artie mentioned the balance with the plant,
but the slight green tone at top further balances

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Great composition and light.

The green plant and band on top have been mentioned.
Lovely image.

[Stu Bowie]

I like the clarity in this, pin sharp, well exposed, and what a killer BG. Congrats.