Semipalmated Plover (Juvenile)

[Ed Vatza]

Another from yesterday's visit to Sandy Hook (NJ). The head angle could be better but I do like the catchlight in the eye on this one.

Canon 50D; 300mm f/2.8L IS w/ 2x TC; tripod-mounted

1/4000 sec @ f/7.1; ISO 640 (could have dropped this down); 0 EV; Sunny WB; natural light

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the walking pose, sharpness and the fresh juvenile plumage. I'm not entirely sure, the whites look good but the sand seems to have a slight magenta cast. Did you load the latest firmware?

[Randy Stout]

Ed:

Love the stepping out pose, little bits of flying sand. Well exposed, sharp, nice shooting angle, HA mentioned.

There are two catchlights, I might get rid of the smaller one.

Shadow adds to image. Water at top ties him to his environment.

Cheers

Randy

[Gal Shon]

I like the walking pose and the two flying bits of sand, angle, sharpness and light.
Agree with you on the HA and the high Iso.

[Melvin Grey]

Very good sharpness and active pose. The whites look fine but I agree that there does appear to be a magenta cast.

[denise ippolito]

Ed, I like the walking pose and the sharp details. Nice low angle. The shadow adds interest. Agree w/ your self critique.

[Ian Mason]

Looks good to me! I really like the raised foot. I wonder about darkening the top part a little.

[Steve Canuel]

Nice angle. I like the hint of water you left in the BG. I also like the striding pose of the bird, and the slightly turned away head angle seems to fit a walk on the beach as I'd expect him to be looking that way in a search some food.

[Harshad Barve]

lovely pose , sharpness, BG and HA ,
All in all , I liked it as presented
TFS