Snowy

[Christoph Belanger]

While spending time with the family in Sanibel I took some time to spend some time with the locals and came a cross this little guy. It's easy to see why they're called Snowy Plover. They really blend in.

The details: Camera Model: Canon EOS 30D, Exposure mode: Manual using incident, Shutter speed: 1/400 sec, Aperture: 9, ISO: 100, Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x, Focal length: 700mm.

[Steve Maxson]

One of my favorite photo subjects. Nice low angle and good light. Good detail on the bird though it may be a bit oversharpened as I note a halo around the beak. You might tone down the whites on the large shell in the background.

[Judd Patterson]

Great angle on this Snowy...a species that is not very common down in Florida. I love the light and shell details in the sand. I also agree with Steve that toning down the large shell in the background would be helpful to the overall image. I think a little more room for that bottom foot would also be effective. Fine work!

[Fabs Forns]

Sweet bird! I think it needs a bit of CCW rotation and a little less sharpening.

[Marko Matesic]

fantastic angle and whites...nits mentioned

[Glenn Bartley]

An outstanding shorebird image. Great angle, setting, comp, etc. Nice!

[Todd Frost]

Beautiful little bird and wonderful job in capturing the image. The few nits mentioned should be easy to take care of. Nicely done.
Todd