Plover Chick

[Nick Palmieri]

One of last years resolutions was to post more on BPN...unfortunately I didn't do very well...Around November I decided that in order for my photography to improve I needed to spend more time on BPN...I've been pretty good since then and as I have in the past, I am learning so much. I want to thank everyone for all their input and valuable critiques. Looking forward to a successful year of improving my photography skills! This little guy was shot this past spring. He is likely only a few days old. Canon EOS 1dMK4, 600mm with 1.4TC, ISO 400, f/7.2, SS 1/2000. Happy New Years everyone!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, open beak, sharpness, setting, low angle and BG. I would take a little off the top. Well done Nick.

[dankearl]

This is nice, Nick, looks sharp for a little fuzzball and the seaweed is a nice touch.

[Daniel Cadieux]

What a little cutie. Love the open bill pose. Well exposed, nice clean beach. The seaweed is a plus. I too would crop some off the top, and there is a faint ghoisting or halo-ish type artifact along the top of the head to remove.

Happy New Year to you as well!

[Don Nelson]

Well captured. I like the seaweed you have included. Image works well as cropped - I wouldn't take any off top or sides.

[David Salem]

Nice shot Nick. Techs look great and this little guy looks like hes calling for his Mama. Like the comp too. Happy New Year!

[gail bisson]

Happy New Year to you as well Nick.
I like the pop of color from the seaweed.
I agree with others to take some off the top and see what Daniel is referring to re: ghosting above the head.
Gail

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Nick, lovely pose with nice open beak. The green adds that little extra pop to the image.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Nick, cute little fellow, and obviously calling one of its parents. You have brought out the soft plumage nicely, and the seaweed adds to the image. An opportunity well used.