Theme: Piping Plover Chick

[Sachin Saraf]

I took this image last year and was not satisfied with the IQ but now when I re processed this one with more carefully I have very good results.

I intentionally kept the chick small in frame. Let me know if it works for you.

EXIF

Canon 1D MK III
Canon 500mm + 1.4X II TC = 700mm
Tripod mount
Av Mode
f/5.6
1/1000
ISO - 1000
Exposure Bias - +0.7
Spot metering

Critics and comments welcome.

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[Aiden Blake]

Excellent. Works for me!

[gail bisson]

Hi Sachan,
I like your composition. There is a ground glass appearance in the BG and I am not sure if this is due to noise or heat haze. I would reduce the brightness of the white on the rock to the left. Bird is exposed beautifully and the low POV is excellent. I love these little chicks,
Gail

[dankearl]

Very nice looking chick and a good angle.
Nice detail on the bird, tough to do, good job.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sachin, excellent low angle, well exposed, and just love the fluffy plumage on the little guy. I agree with Gail to tone down the pebble on the left. Other than that, great image.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Besides the toning down already mentioned.....great angle and pose!

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent low angle and great dispaly of the enviroment

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful image. Excellent low angle, great comp, and bird is exposed perfectly.
Well done.

[Sachin Saraf]

Thanks Everyone for the comments...As suggested by Gail I will try the version with toned down highlights on pebble...Thanks!