Black-bellied Plover Sandstorm

[Harold Davis]

went through some files from last year and found this one. Only smoothed out part of the bg that was and out of focus deck railing.

D300, Bigma at 500mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 500, manual exposure.

thanks for looking. comments and critiques much appreciated.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Mr H - one of my favorite things - OOF foreground elements that frame a image.
Lots to like here - Like the BG colours and just enough OOF foreground elements. Like the fluffy feel. Good HA and eye contact.
A little too much negative space on the RHS for my tastes.:)
Good one!!!

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful bird, I remember him well. Great EXP and low angle. I'm OK with proportions, so if you want to take away from right, I'd take also from bottom.
Just like Lance, I love OOF in the foreground, as long as it doesn't distract.

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Maybe have him about 1/4 of the frame - tad bit tighter IMO - unique composition very creative.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Harold, Agree with others but I like the fact that your trying different views. Interesting image!!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Love the effects, great HA and eye contact.Congrats

[Mark Young]

As above, the oof fg, bg and bird look very great. I like the compostion but agree with Lance about removing some from the rhs.

[Alfred Forns]

Sweet view Harold and love the overall feel, just a little of the bottom for me !!! Big Congrats !!!!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

LOVE this kind of shot - all that OOFiness :D mmmmmm:D
Best,
Nicki