Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)

[Steve Kaluski]

There are two versions, one as posted, the another is to the right with razor shell & sea weed. Personally I like the later, as it's more habitat/environment, but perhaps a little clutter compare to this which is almost IMHO, bordering on minimal. Would welcome your thoughts here.

Avian mods, am I allowed to post the second here to compare and aid the thought process, please advise.

thanks

Steve
C&C welcome

MKIII 500f/4 f/9 1/500 ISO400 (Pod & Wimberley head, almost FF)
Chesterman beach, Vancouver Island, BC

Curves, levels saturation and some USM, BG as shot, some NR applied

[Harshad Barve]

Killer image , super techs :cheers::cheers::cheers:
TFS

[Bill Dix]

Would love to see the second one for comparison, but this is a real beauty. Nicely done.

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice low angle with excellent details.

[Levina de Ruijter]

A beautiful image. Would love to see the other one...

[Morkel Erasmus]

crisp shot Steve - love the low angle, nicely exposed

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Steve, love the shallow DOF and crisp plumage details.

[Allen Hirsch]

The shallow DOF (even at f9!), feather detail, eye contact and raised foot all make this a super image, Steve.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Steve, stunning IQ here. perfect shooting and bird angle. If it fits your ethics, one suggestion is darkening the pupil a bit.

[Pieter de Waal]

Lovely soft light which brings out the feather detail making this a stunning image.

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

Excellent detail composition and DOF :S3:

[Todd Frost]

Well done Steve. Love the low pov. Techs are right on the money. Nice sharpness and color. Killer bg.
TFS
Todd