Masked Lapwing

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
1

144A3955.jpg
144A3955.jpg2500Ă—1674 1.86 MB

144A4055.jpg
144A4055.jpg2500Ă—1632 1.63 MB

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I sheltered behind a rockwall as the wind blew fiercely down this little coastal creek. These birds are accustomed to our friends who own the property but sitting behind the wall was a good place to watch without disturbing the birds.

Three hatched quite quickly at the same time, but one egg remained. One parent would not leave the nest. (Which is not more than a scratch mark in the sand.) The three hatchlings took it upon themselves to explore. The wind was so strong it blew them down the beach and into the water. Needless to say, human intervention prevailed. The fourth did eventually hatch.

These birds have “spurs” on their carpal joints which they use to swoop and scare off predators…and unsuspecting people.

Specific Feedback

All comments welcomed and appreciated.

Technical Details

Both images ISO 160 150-600@548mm f6.3 1/1000

Top image has a slither of canvas extension on the bottom.

Critique Template

Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas.

  • Vision and Purpose:
  • Conceptual:
  • Emotional Impact and Mood:
  • Composition:
  • Balance and Visual Weight:
  • Depth and Dimension:
  • Color:
  • Lighting:
  • Processing:
  • Technical:
1 Like
2

Glennie - this is marvelous! I loved these guys when we were in Australia, but sure never got a shot like this ! Tack sharp, great poses, an even chicks ! and eyes! Really nice look at that spur too - what a treat you have shared with us!
Eccrpional imag!

3

Hi Glenys, what an interesting bird and well seen here. First time for me to see this species. Nice head turn in the first image with a great look at the face and eye. Nice to see the chicks too. That spur in the second image is amazing. Well seen and taken.

4

Wonderful shots and description. I’m laughing hysterically at the picture of the poor little chicks being blown down the beach. I visualize them tumbling a_s over teakettle. Thank you and your friends for intervening!!

You captured wonderful detail as well as a great story. That looks like a fragile nesting environment but a well-camouflaged egg.

Looking forward to more from your world!

5

Hi Glenys
Thank you for bring us this Masked Lapwing and family. Really great job on this photographs.
Peter

6

A sweet shot, Glennie. The second with the fluffed up front makes it look quite the parent, but the chicks showing in the first steal the show. Very nicely done.