Chick

Gallery: AvianPosted May 2, 201672 views6 comments

Blacksmiths Plover (Lapwing)
This is the second time we have spotted these bundles of fluff.
Hopefully better images this time.
EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F4 with built in 1.4 ex at 560 mm
F7.1
ISO 400
1/1000

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 2, 2016 at 1:47 PM

Hey Ken,
The cute factor is way off the charts for this one. Beautiful detail, light and reflection. The large version is outstanding.
Well done . . . devil

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 2, 2016 at 1:56 PM

Very cute, Ken. The combination of the reflection and shadow is pretty cool-we rarely see that. A bit of catchlight would have been nice, but it is a "child actor", so what can you expect.

devil

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on May 2, 2016 at 4:23 PM

Very cute Ken, but he's gonna get yelled at for tracking mud in the nest. Really nice detail in the little guy. Well done!

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 3, 2016 at 7:10 PM

Way too cute. I love the raised foot as he is stepping onto dry land. The larger version brings out the sharpness as well as the catch light in the chick's eye.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 4, 2016 at 10:28 PM

Very cure little puffball you have here Ken. I like hwo the shadow is opposite the reflection. While I wish you had a bit lower POV, I still like that shadow and think it makes it more unique.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 5, 2016 at 6:07 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments, a looking down shot is always a problem, when you are not allowed to get out of the vehocle.

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments