Okay, it’s a plover, but I couldn’t resist the title. How do you identify a Snowy Plover? Look for the colored leg bands.
Canon 7DII; Sigma 150-600 at 600 mm; 1/1000 at f6.3; +1/3 EV; ISO 200
I would agree with your own self assessment. The comp is nice, as is the head turn with catchlight. I’ve not seen one of these banded.
Maybe it’s an Oregon thing. There’s a very active program of banding . I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one that wasn’t banded-makes for a quick ID. Thanks for commenting.
I love this shot, Allen. The way he is looking back at you really makes for a nice pose, giving us a chance to enjoy the pretty plumage on his back. The low position made for a nice oof BG. Well done.
Softness aside, I also love this composition. The look-back pose is definitely my favorite and you have caught it in the perfect place in the sand. The wet part of the sand makes the image looks very playful.
Very nice, Allen. I agree that the head is a trifle soft. Other than that, I love the composition and techs. I believe the bands are because the Oregon/Washington sand beaches are a breeding area and they’re a species in trouble around here. Too much use of the beaches for inappropriate activities.
I generally agree with the consensus. I do like the pose very much and the environment is wonderful.
Hi Allen
Photographing Plovers on the beach can only been summer is coming. I like the head tilt and plumage detail. The focus point looks to be line up with the red tag. Happy hunting.
Peter
Love the low shooting angle and setting. Snowy plovers sure are cute. I think I’d burn down the brighter water in the FG. Looking forward to more.
