Semi-palmated Plover at last light

[Mike Lentz]

A few week's ago, we had a great spring migration of a variety of shorebirds in breeding plummage. I would lay on the top of the mudflats wearing my waders and only my upper torso and elbows got messy. In the end, it was all worth it. :bg3:

Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)

http://www.pbase.com/mike_lentz/image/143538300.jpg


Nikon D300 ~ Nikon 200-400mm F/4 w 1.4x TC
ISO 400 ~ F/7.1

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Love the low angle, gorgeous light and the colors, Mike.
The exposure and the pose are excellent too.
The reflection of the right leg seems smudged for some reason. I'd add just a tad more room above and below if possible.
Excellent image!

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Mike, awesome shot. the low angle, calm water, walking pose, light, the grasses...lots of things to appreciate. yes to tad more room above.

my only complaint is that you did not post it as a 1024-pixels wide file :-)

[PhilCook]

Lovely warm golden colors in this one, sweet little bird and sweet shot overall, agree about needs a little more on the top and curious as well why the second leg is not mirrored in the water

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image with nice reflection.Loved the walking pose,golden lights and colors.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great pose and colours, Mike.

[christopher galeski]

nice low angle and light,nice pose,but whats with the blured reflection of the semi raised foot.thanks.