Snowy Plover

[Bill Dix]

Came across this one that I hadn't processed before now, from Bunche Beach in January. I cropped this a little looser than I sometimes do with these little guys (this is 82% of FF), because I liked the small pool in front of him. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4, ISO 800, 1/6400s @ f/7.1, Ap @ -1.7 EV.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details, a great shot, Bill.

[David Salem]

Good looking shot. Nice exposure, BG, and detail. I too like the pool in front if it and think it would look nice taking some from the top. Good job

David

[gail bisson]

Very nice composition and pose.
I would go a bit brighter with this image.
Gail

[Bill Dix]

Thanks guys. You touched on the two issues that I thought about during the original processing but did not act on. Here's a repost that's 10 points brighter, with some empty space taken off the top.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Lovely shot Bill, I prefer your repost, great IQ and detail on the bird TFS.

[Nancy Bell]

The small changes in the repost really make this darn near perfect!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes! Repost looks great!! I was going to suggest less canvas above but you have addressed that. Love the water at right, as well as the vegetation near the feet. Excellent image.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, setting and composition in the repost. Well done Bill!

[Carmelo Cannova]

Lovely image and low shooting angle. Well done.

Carmelo

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. I always appreciate and learn from your comments.