Green Plover

[keith mitchell]

Nikon D4
Nikon 300ml2.8
1/1250@F4
iso 250
Trying for a low level shot and trying to keep the oof flowers ,not sure if I have succeeded but I like what I have finished with.

Thanks for looking ,any C&C much appreciated.

[nick clayton]

I love the low angle and OOF background / foreground which makes the bird stand out, I quite like the OOF flowers. The low level light and beautiful colours enhance the image. Maybe could do with a touch of noise reduction to the background, the only real problem for me though Keith is the bird is looking away from the camera.

[Bill Dix]

Great species, and your image shows the iridescence beautifully. Nice low POV and I'm fine with the oof flowers. Wish for a head turn. On our side of the pond this would be called a Northern Lapwing.

[nick clayton]

On our side of the pond this would be called a Northern Lapwing.

That's what we call them this side of the pond as well Bill

[keith mitchell]

Thanks Nick and Bill, Bill Over the years and" I've seen a few", We have had Peewits, Lapwing and Green Plovers ,your right the correct up to date name is Northern Lapwing.

Cheers Keith.

[Binu John]

Beautiful shot! Lovely colors and POV! Love the oof background and foreground! Wish you could get a better HA.

[Paul Kusmin]

A cracking good shot as they say on the other side of the pond.
I love the iridescence in the feathers.
Not sure i'm crazy about the OOF flowers but they do add to the composition.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Keith - I agree with the above comments about the iridescence and low pov. I also agree that a better HA would be preferable. I'm not such a fan of the oof flowers but would burn/blend the ones at the rear of the bird a bit because they are brighter than the others and draw the eye.

TFS,
Rachel

[Karl Egressy]

The bird shows some very nice iridescent colors. Love the low shooting angle, OOF foreground/background and the colors of course. Nice work, Keith.

[keith mitchell]

Thanks for your constructive comments much appreciated.

Cheers Keith.

[Mike Poole]

The OOF areas will always divide opinion, I like them. As others have said, it's a real pity that the head angle was not more towards you, but on the flip side, you've caught the colours beautifully

[Joseph Przybyla]

Beautiful bird, love the colors, detail and background. I echo the comments regarding the HA and out of focus flowers.

[David Salem]

Nice colors and the iridescence in the back looks great. I agree with the others. Nice frame.

[keith mitchell]

Thanks to you all.

Cheers Keith.