Crowned Lapwing in late light

[Stu Bowie]

Ive been extremely busy at work, thus my absence, but will try and catch up as best I can. Whilst walking my two dogs, there are a number of these Crowned Lapwings who have their nests tucked away in the grasslands where we walk. This fellow didnt enjoy the dogs running around in their territory, thus the noisy pose. If they feel they are really threatened, they will take off, and dive bomb who ever is a threat. Taken in late afternoon light.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300mm F/2.8 +1.4 tc = 420mm
1/2000
F/6.3
ISO 640

Hand held

[Steve Kaluski]

Gorgeous Stu, love the 'calling' posture and slight head turn. Wonder about moving the whole crop down a fraction???

Nice processing.

TFS
Steve

[Gabriela Plesea]

This is superb Stu, awesome BG and the subject stands out beautifully.

Love the calling pose and open beak with tongue visible. Nice detail and sharpness on the bird - so well processed!
I also like the colours, framing, as well as composition - mmm...I like everything

Thank you so much for sharing, appreciate it!

Warmest regards from your old friend here in the cold, dry Zululand...

[Glenn Conlan]

Very nice Stu your low position makes this a standout image

[William Dickson]

Beautiful frame Stu, lovely light and a terrific pose. I love the detail and all fits in with the nice BG.

Will

[Randy Stout]

Stu:

He certainly seems a bit peeved! Nice techs. I think a small crop from the top would make him look even more imperious. This may be what Steve was suggesting as well.

Lovely colors, harmony.

Cheers

Randt

[David Salem]

That late afternoon light is just killer Stu and I really like the colors and details in this. I like how the legs stand out in the grass and the smooth mottled BG showcases him well. Nice work Stu

[christopher galeski]

Loverly image Stu,love the BG and how it matches the bird,nice calling pose,good POV and nice light.TFS.

[keith mitchell]

Stu this is beautiful ,bird bg and setting all captured in a beautiful soft light.

Keith.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for the feedback everyone.

[Jonathan Ashton]

It's a beauty Stu I like it very much, the pose is great, personally I would have cropped a little more.