Black-Bellied Plover

[Doug Brown]

Another image from Barnegat Lighthouse. These Plovers sure do let you get close! The BG is the ocean.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/BPN/20100121-V5C0722-Black-Bellied/771924611_KZFxJ-O-1.jpg

Canon 1D Mark IV, 500mm + 1.4x, f/8, 1/2000, ISO 800, -1/3 EC, hand held

[Grace Scalzo]

Lovely, Doug. Crisp bird, smooth bg yields a nice portrait. Love the use of light and shadow.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Loved the way the bird is lit. Stunning details and a very good composition. mesmerizing pattern on the neck and back. Thx for sharing.

[Myer Bornstein]

Nice portrait with great detail and color. How low were you?

[Doug Brown]

How low were you?

I was sitting down on a rock, shooting from slightly above the bird.

[Marina Scarr]

I am really impressed by the details you have acquired in this capture. TFS

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Lovely image Doug. Love that blue BG and look back pose.

[Ignacio Yufera]

Sweet expression! Love those eyelashes. The blue BG is really complimentary.

[Michael Zajac]

Doug, You got a great looking eye there. Terrific details in the bill. BG color is great!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Man, you were close. Excellent eye contact and razor sharp. Thanks for sharing. :)

[arash_hazeghi]

nice eye contact and lots of detail.