Two-banded Plover

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D Mk IV, 500mm f/4L IS, 1/1000, f/5.6, ISO 800

Photographed last month at Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands.

[christopher galeski]

nice one,like the pose,to me the eye looks a bit dead.thanks.

[gail bisson]

Hi Mike,
I like this.
I am not usually a fan of high key but I find this image very appealing.
I like the raised foot and the nice body and head angle.
Do you have a shot with the entire reflection? I think that would be cool,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent high key image, Mike. I like the raised foot, head turn and the fine partial reflection.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Mike - great pose and the high key works. I just wish the whole reflection was there.

TFS,
Rachel

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Mike,

Nice high key image. I think that since the water is so still, a full reflection would be neat to see.

I like the comp, the raised foot, and the slight head angle. I would consider a touch of contrast.

Miguel

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Mike, the colours of the Plover pop nicely against the high key BG. Well timed to capture the raised foot, and as the reflection seems clear, I too wouldnt mind seeing a full reflection.

[Robert Holguin]

Terrific shot.
Love the pose with the raised foot, exposure is spot on, nice details, and love the high key.
Very well done.

[Mike Milicia]

Do you have a shot with the entire reflection? I think that would be cool,
Gail

Hi Gail,

I agree it would be very cool but, unfortunately, the reflection distorted very quickly after what you see here.

[Marina Scarr]

Very pleasing image, Mike. Love the leg up and the stray feather. High key works nicely here. Your horizon is off just a hair if you use the "knee." I just brought it into PS and cropped from just above the body and left...not necessarily better but different and does focus a little more on the lovely subject.