Hit Me With Your Best Shot....Plover With Shell

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Everyone,
This is an image from my Florida trip last February and was taken on the beach in front of our motel on Sanibel Island. I liked the pose but wasn't struck with the BG (unsurprisingly ;)) and the light was very low. (Original is in the pane below).
1D 3 300 f/2.8
ISO 800
f/5.6 1/125
Exp comp @ + 11/3
HH lying on the beach.
Look forward to your C & C's :)
Best to all,
Nicki

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Here is the original...:)

[denise ippolito]

You really have created your signature look here. I like the high key BG. I might take a tiny bit off the top if it were mine, BUT I know that you like your crops unique and interesting:) Very well done and including the original really shows off your PP skills!!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you Denise! I must admit that I did struggle with crop but eventually settled on the above. It took a while to get the high key just right - it can be hard to tell on the monitor exactly what you have done - or is it just me...:o

[Susan Candelario]

Love the pose, HK effect and the inclusion of the shell, Nicki. You did a great job in PP.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Beautifully done, Nicki. I love your style - it's so elegant and clean.:)

[Kerry Perkins]

Beautiful work Nicki! You can add me to your fan base, I really like your high key style and attention to detail. Just lovely!

[Harshad Barve]

love the pose and brilliant high key effect TFS

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thanks so much everyone - your very kind words are much appreciated :)
I should have added that this is entered for the Digital section of HMWYBS (kind of obvious really ;)) and that I lke it because of its 'still life' qualities.

[Paul Lagasi]

Lovely high key image...your vision for these images is unreal...another fan here.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you Paul :)

[Christopher Miller]

Lovely image, Nicki! As always, I love your signature high-key style. :) Nice touch with the open shell and raised foot. If it were mine, I might lighten the eye just a tad. Nicely done.

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Nicki. Love your style of hk images.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you boys - great to hear from you both :)