Semipalmated Plover - Bring on Breakfast

[John Rowell]

I came across this Semipalmated Plover at Ft. De Soto and watched him for 20 minutes or so as he was pulling up a breakfast full of worms.

D4 with 600mm + 1.4 TC on lowered tripod, ISO 800, Ap:7.1, Spd:1/2500.

C & C welcomed and appreciated.

[John Robinson]

Thats a great action shot John !
I have visions of it twanging up and smacking the brd in the face. Pity about the part hidden feet but can't win 'em all ! Maybe a tiny bit bright overall but could be my gear.
Nice work whatever
John

[christopher galeski]

very nice,looks like it is pulling up a elastic band good POV,maybe crop a bit more of the out of focus sand at the bottom,some nice detail.TFS.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice and perfectly perpendicular to the ground strand of worm! I especially like how it is at the very tip of the bill. I do find the oof FG band a touch thick - perhaps crop a bit of it out. I'd also darken the whitish spot in the middle of the pupil.

[MiroslavMaric]

Like the moment, pose & POV. Despite harsh light I like well balanced BG tone. Well done.

[Lorant Voros]

I just love shots like this and I wish to photograph that one day too. TFS.