Ah Choo!

[Grace Scalzo]

Plover sneeze. Just having a little fun. The capture is not tack sharp, but processed this one for a little chuckle.

1/800, f 6.3, iso800

Canon 1dx, 600f4 + 1.4tc + lowered rrs tripod

[Melissa Groo]

Was it really a sneeze??? Not sure I've ever seen a shorebird sneeze! The important parts look tack sharp to me. Sweet and amusing portrait of this PP, Grace.

[jack williamson]

If that really is a sneeze, and it looks like it was, this is very unique. Looks plenty sharp to me.

Jack

[gail bisson]

God Bless You little peep... My smile for the morning!I like the nice clean sand and how his feathers are layered on the back.
Sharpness looks good to me,
G

[Neil Nourse]

Fun Shot... I really like the textured sand. I think it's plenty sharp where needed.

TFS Neil

[Grace Scalzo]

Thanks, everyone. No, not a real sneeze as birds have bills and not noses. She did a little shake and the camera caught the droplets flying off her bill. One of the benefits of having a fast camera, I could never time this on my own. As for sharpness, I'm a sticker.. But once in a while I let an image remain in my files that isn't tack sharp yet holds some appeal for other reasons. Glad it passes your muster, thanks!

[Joe Senzatimore]

So sweet and the water drops put it over the top. Great image.

[Marina Scarr]

Love the title and image! Really like effect of the wet sand on this one.

[dankearl]

Funny pose and photo.
Your usual nice IQ and the DOF is just enough.
Although it might be phony, a tiny added catchlight might look good.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Your angle and dof made for some interesting visible patterns and moguls in the sand. Sweet shot.