Red-capped Plover

[Gerard Satherley]

Charadrius ruficapillus

My first post, comments appreciated.

Nikon D200, 300mm f/4 + 1.7c
ISO 100
1/500s at f8
Spot metering
Hand held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Welcome to BPN. Nice first post, it's always great to see birds from other parts of the world. The head angle and details look good. The light seems a bit harsh and a lower angle would have helped. You can post images up to 800 pixels which makes commenting easier. Keep them coming!

[Gus Cobos]

Welcome to BPN,
Like your composition, your files could be larger to see the full effect. In addition, if you could get a lower angle, it would add more impact to your lovely image.

Once again Welcome and congrats...:D

[Alfred Forns]

Big Welcome !!!!!!!!

Can only add increasing contrast a bit will give it more punch Would have looked very sweet with a lower angle !!! Looking forward to more !!!

[Fabs Forns]

Red carpet welcome :)

I will add that, although it may be the inclination on the beach, it will probably look better if you rotate it a bit counter clock wise.

Lovely bird!

[Linda Robbins]

Welcome to BPN!

Very nicecapture of a lovely plover species. Good pose and head angle. Lying flat on the ground will provide a much better prospective and will elimate some distracting elements in your backgrounds. The light was a bit harsh, but acceptable. The slight ccw rotation mentioned by Fabs is a good suggestion too. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!