Semipalmated Plover juvenile

[Brian Barcelos]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4054455074_fb9886e78f_o.jpg

Took this last weekend. Only two of these and a hand fool of Sanderlings at the beach, I was hoping for Dunlin since I haven't ever seen one but maybe next time. He wasn't very shy and let me approach for a few clicks of the shutter. Thanks for looking. All C/C appreciated.

Canon EOS 50D
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv 1/640
Av 8.0
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Comp +1/3
ISO Speed 400
Tamron 200-500mm
Focal Length 500.0 mm

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice walking pose, angle and setting. I would sharpen the bird a bit more and might remove the dark area behind the bird's rump.

[Jim Fenton]

Nice image of a Semipalmated Plover.

I would agree with Axel on both counts regarding sharpening and the cloning out of the dark areas by the birds tail.

I would also consider cleaning up one of the two catch lights.

I might try lightening up the BG as well to punch the bird a bit more.

[Marina Scarr]

This is a lovely capture of a SPP. You have very nice feather detail. Agree with removing the dark spot behind the bird.

[Ray Rozema]

Good low angle and HA and pose. I like the watery foreground. Agree w above regarding sharpening and removing the dark area near the rump.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Beautiful one Brian, loved the pose and Angle, congrats..

[denise ippolito]

Brian, I like the walking pose and the angle. I agree about the BG behind the bird and to lighten it a bit. It could use a bit more sharpening.