Black-bellied Plover

[James Salywoda]

Black-bellied Plover
Corona Del Mar, California

Its been awhile since I posted anything so I went out this morning looking for some subjects .

This BB Plover gave me a few oppt. I have some shots in total clear but liked the added habitat giving the shot some perspective for a change and decided to post this one with the kelp....;)

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC

Thanks for looking
Jim

[Sharna Lee]

James,
I haven't posted in a while either. :D
I do like this BB Plover very much. It makes me long for the beach.
Thanks for sharing.

Sharna

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Good to see you posting. I like the low angle and soft light and might remove the dark patch near the tail.

[Doug Brown]

Hi James! Great low angle, eye contact, and sharpness. I like the FG seaweed, but might remove the stuff by the tail feathers. Good to see you posting again!

[Fabs Forns]

Ditto the earlier comments. Good to see you too :)

[Daniel Cadieux]

I'll echo what has been said, and add that I find the image a tiny bit on the bright side...wish it was slightly darker.

[Steve Canuel]

Hi James,
Like the low angle and the jutting points of habitat into the water. Helps convey being on the beach. Seems like it could use a tad bit of darkening/contrast to my eye.
Steve