Semipalmated Plover, Seward, Alaska.
Since I’m in the bird frame of mind sorta speak, I decided to check out some of our local shorebirds. Compared to the Copper River Delta, Seward gets a tiny migration – but hey, its close!
The favorable tides and wind corresponded with the middle of a bright sunny day which equals harsh ugly light, so I leaned heavy on flash to help tame and overcome the bad light.
I ended up getting pretty wet laying in the mud and water for two hours – but I think it was worth it!
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Love the look and sharpness in its eyes, Ron. Equally nice bokeh too – well worth the effort you have put in
Very beautiful capture Ron
Colorful, sharp image Ron – personally I prefer a bit lower angle.
Thanks everyone!
Lower angle lol!
Hey Ron,
You’re actually looking up at a semipalmated plover? Wild!
Love the shot. The slightly raised foot gives it some motion.
Cheers
Carl
PS – (typo in ‘palmated’ in the text under the image, bro)
Hey thanks Carl! And thanks for catching yet another one of my typos.
Hey Ron, great bird series. I’m liking them. Are you using a flash and/or flash extender?
Thanks Laurent!
I did use a flash on this one – it was taken during the middle of the day in harsh light, so I think the flash with extender helped a lot.
Sharp contrast from background.