Black-bellied plover

[allanrube]

Taken at Flager Beach in early May. I was driving by and saw something moving on a mostly deserted beach. The light was harsh at about 3 pm.

D300s - 600 VR - with 1.4tc
1/1000 at 6.3 iso 200 manual

96140

[Alan Murphy]

The reflection of the sand probably helped with the harsh light. Nice plumage on this guy. Well done.

[Paul Lagasi]

I wish I had one as nice and close, we also seldom see them up here in this plumage. when we do its from a long way off. Sharp, well composed, nice background...very nice

[Jim Fenton]

Exposure looks great given the intensity of the light and I agree, the shadow helps.

Love the clean beach and HA.

Maybe a bit of CW rotation?

[Craig Brelsford]

The details are there, despite the strong light. Good, simple shot.

[christopher galeski]

nice image,nice plumage,nice pose,thanks.

[Wynand van Wyk]

Exposure well handled under the conditions. Lovely clean surroundings. Great detail too!

Well done!:S3:

[Sachin Saraf]

This is stunning capture and you did fantastic job with exposure...

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Alan, excellent angle, exposure and sharpness. what a nice bird. Very well done.

I feel its a little tight at top and bottom. I see sharpening halo....more prominent near the black belly. NR on the BG will make it even better.

[Michael Lotito]

Well done with some very challanging light.

Mike