First post: Semipalmated Plover at sunset

[Jack Rogers]

Hi All, Just found my way here via the Birds as Art email that found hit my inbox tonight, though now I'm here, I see lots of familiar names and faces. Thought as a starter, I'd share this capture from Friday night at Ft. DeSoto. Cheers, Jack

Sony A100, Minolta 300mm 2.8 HS G, 1.4x tc, groundpod
ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/400, -.3 e.v., ~70% of full frame

[Fabs Forns]

Hey Jack!!!!!

Long time no see!!! glad you made it and with that gorgeous Semi that glows in the dark!!!!

Hope to run into you soon, that would mean we are both shooting :D

[Linda Robbins]

Hi Jack!

Welcome to BPN!

Beautiful light and I love the low perspective you got with the groundpod. Lovely.


Linda Robbins

[Alfred Forns]

Big Welcome Jack !!!!!

That bird is glowing !!!!! Love it !!!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hello Jack and Welcome!!

This is a very nice and warm image, the light is very warm and it reflect very well in the water.

Glad to have you with us!!

Take care!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Welcome Jack it is good to see you here !! The lighting in this image really mkes it for me and the wonderful low angle that you are always so adapt at getting. Very lovely capture !!

[Sid Garige]

Welcome Jack. Very nice image. Sweet golden light and abstract waves gave a special feeling. Very nice image.

[James Salywoda]

Gorgeous light and colors Jack excellent shot....

[Andrew McCullough]

Beautiful light. This little guy just glows.