Black-Bellied Plover

[Troy Lim]

~Just upgraded to CS5, love the cropping tool. It was a cloudy day..


Camera Nikon D3S
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture f/10.0
Focal Length 850 mm
ISO Speed 800
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash On, Return detected

[Amy Marques]

Hi Troy. I like the stepping out pose and your image is nicely exposed and sharp as usual. My eyes are drawn to the oof, dark area in the rh corner. I'd prefer it better if that area was lightened or removed. Nice job.

[Stu Bowie]

Good low perspective Troy, and I like the 'striding' left leg. Good DOF, sharp, and I would maybe darken the BG a touch.

[ChrisBenge]

I love the shot, well done. The detail in the feathers and markings is excellent. I do have to agree with Stuart, I would darken the BG a touch to provide a bit more contrast.

[gail bisson]

Hi Troy,
I am not loving this one compared to the others you have posted here. I find the bird's walking pose awkward looking and the BG is just too bright for my taste. Excellent choice of aperture,
Gail

[Emily Norman]

I actually like how the bird blends with the background a bit, shows how well he fits into his surroundings. I could see darkening the bg a bit, but not too much. I also like the walking pose as it makes this image different than so many others. Great shot!