Southern Lapwing

[Ramon M. Casares]

Well, this one is from my files, I took this shot about 5 months ago. Hope you like it. Enjoy.

Comments and critiques are welcome and apreciated.

1/800Seg.
F5.0
-1/3
ISO 250
MarkII
300mm f4

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hi Ramon.
Very nice lapwing. I like the placement of the bird in the frame but I am not too sure about the OOF blade of grass in front of the bird, especially the one in front of the eye since it takes away the shine of it.

[Aidan Briggs]

The backlighting works well here, but as JC mentioned, the OOF blade of grass in front of the eye is a distraction. You might try selectively boosting the contrast to the eye.

Looking forward to more.

[Samuel Mulder]

I like this quite a bit. One man's distraction is another man's art... I don't mind the out of focus grass as I think it gives the image a unique mood. Many time unfocused grass is distracting, but it is so consistent that I think it provides a soft feeling to the image that I enjoy. Along with the backlighting, a very interesting and unique image.

[David Fletcher]

This is very different and has appeal. The back light and low view are wonderful Ramon, although that has cost a bit with the blades of grass. Out of curiosity, I notice these birds have fairly prominent "spurs" on the wings...(darn if I don't know the name for them, but they certainly piqued my interest),

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the idea, light and angle. I don't mind the blades of grass on the right but wish there were none crossing the head and eye.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Interesting concept, I like the idea very much. Pity about the grass stem in front of the eye.

[Gal Shon]

I like the atmosphere in that one,
For me, if the grass wasn't in front of the face, it would have been better.

[Fabs Forns]

I like the concept and use a lot myself. Only thing that bothers me is the veiled eye.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Is this any better? I just desaturated that green grass, it didn't really bothered me but after hearing your thoughts I thought of giving this version a try. Let me know please. I apreciate it!

[Jay Gould]

Hey Mate, definitely prefer the repost. Having said that, there is a lovely softness about the OP that I like too.

[Krijn Trimbos]

I echo earlier comments, like the idea a lot but am a bit bothered by the blade of OOF grass cutting through the face. Also I think you overdid the catchlight a bit, if you didn't lightened it at all I would suggest to darken it. Nice tuft and like the light comming through the beak.