This is another in the same series of the same Black-bellied Plover. A neat bird that seemed to go from pose to pose as I clicked the shutter. I love the expression on it's face... that feels soooooo good. Image captured at the north beach in Ft. Desoto County Park, Pinellas County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED shot at 400mm (600mm FFE)
1/1250 F/5.6 Matrix Metering 0 EV ISO 320 AWB, camera supported by a monopod as I sat in my beach chair
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC
Cropped for composition and presentation
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
It's really fun when you get to spend time with a cooperative subject. I like the scratching pose, with the foot still touching the feathers. I normally prefer an open eye, but this works so well as is! Just enough beach decorations to not distract. The slightly ajar bill adds to the soothing feeling. There may be a touch too much canvas below...having the subject a bit lower would have worked IMO.
Nice image Joe, I really like the pose. If you've got the room, I'd agree that adding to the top and removing some of the bottom would be an improvement.
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