2 day old Snowy Plover.

[jayparedes]

Snowy Plover chick, 2 days old. Sanibel Island
40D, F/8, 300mm + 2x, ISO 400, 95% of frame

I was with Hugh on part of his Snowy Plover adventure this year. I layed on the ground and waited for the chicks to run up the beach towards me. It was great to get one with a background that was very clean, I didn't clone anything out. By the way Hugh has written a great article on his adventures with these birds at http://www.evergladesphotosociety.or...owyplover.html .

[Raul Quinones]

Great picture, all head and legs...Nice composition and background.
Thanks for the link, very interesting info with nice pictures.

[Vincent Grafhorst]

Now that's a cuty! Nice BG indeed. The only small nit IMO is that the shadow of the bird is not entirely in the frame, which creates some compositional imbalance.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Simply awesome Jay. Excellent composition and superb detail. what a great privelege to be able to see these little ones when they are only a day old. Love this !!!

[Jim Fenton]

Because the little tykes shadow isn't completely in frame?

Thanks goodness one of my clients has never stated that to me :)

I think it's a wonderful shot!

[Hugh J McLaughlin]

Thanks for the plug!!! Great detail, which is not easy as focusing on fuzzy chicks is problematical. Well composed.

Hugh

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle, details and clean BG. I might raise the color temperature a tad.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

ABSOLUTELY adorable !

[Fabs Forns]

Very sweet Jay, wish for a catch light!