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BB PL Breeding Plumage
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BB PL Breeding Plumage

by Bill Leggett

Gallery: AvianPosted May 27, 2011123 views10 comments
Shot a couple of weeks ago at low tide in Gulfport. This bird hung around for quite a while, believe it was curious about me, as it approached at fairly close range. Larger image provided.

Olympus E-3 ZD300 F2.8 +EC20 Wimberley I, ISO 400 1/2000 f5.7 -0.3EV full frame

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Cool shot! I love the catchlight in his eye and the low angle.
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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 27, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Very well done, Bill. Exposure, and comp is great.
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 27, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Excellent. Great detail; good exposure; natural color and appearance.
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Comment posted by John Robinson on May 27, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Good one ! Maybe a little more space right ?
No big deal Sorry- I,ve just notoiced - full frame.
Cheers
JohnR
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 28, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Great shot Bill - wonderful detail and and i like the raised foot

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on May 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Great capture - I see them in their drab winter plumage here.
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Shockingly beautiful bird in this plumage. Excellent handling of blacks and whites and perfectly sharp.
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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 28, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Bill:
Nice low angle. I like the raided foot and good eye contact. :toast:
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Very well done Bill, I particularly like the raised leg. :toast:
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Comment posted by May Haga on May 30, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Very nice Bill. I like the nice low perspective.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments