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    Default Wilson's Plover at last light

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    Little Estero several weeks ago, just before sunset. I know a bit of head turn would have added to this, and I do have some frames of him in good light with better HA, but without the ripples. I went for the ripples.

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    Last edited by Peter Kes; 12-13-2012 at 05:48 PM.

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    The light and the ripples, and of course the bird make this a very pleasant image, Bill. I have seen only one of this species.

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    Good choice, I like the glistening ripples too. They really make the shot beautiful. Love the last light look and and the subject is sharp and well exposed. Great frame. TFS

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    Lovely picture of this cutie, Bill.

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    Have to love the ripples catching the light in this, maybe a bit smaller in the frame/less crop would slightly improve to take in all the ripples, presuming it was cropped. Sweet shot Bill, very big in the cute factor

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    That does look like last light for sure! Love the glow on the bird and especially the golden ripples in the water. The dark BG works very well. I do wish for a better body angle on the subject though....

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    Beautiful light, ripples, and good use of DOF.

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    I can see why you went for the ripples Bill - just takes the image up another notch IMO. beautiful little plover and I guess she/he is admiring the sunset and hence no head-turn

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