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Semipalmated plover - Head Shot

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Sep 18, 2006 09:39 |  #1

I got out early today (read before work) and found a large group of Plovers and Least Sandpipers working a small secluded beach (no dogs) - they let me get close - 100-400 at 400mm, 1.8m focus range, f8 at 1/500, iso 400 30d , spot meter and center focus - manual, single shot - on the BushHawk - C/C encouraged - Bob

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Sep 18, 2006 12:18 |  #2

Hi Bob,
very nice, sharp and well exposed, good angle, the sand on his beak adds a lot to the shot.
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Sep 18, 2006 12:49 |  #3

Extremely cute plover portrait. Nice job Bob.

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Sep 18, 2006 13:13 |  #4

Bob that is simply superb. I would love to see the rest of the series.

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Sep 18, 2006 13:15 |  #5

I love that shot, well done Bob.

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Sep 18, 2006 13:35 |  #6

Now that is really close. Excellent capture Bob.

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Sep 18, 2006 13:43 |  #7

Excellent Bob. Thanks for sharing.

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Sep 18, 2006 14:07 |  #8

Wonderful shot Bob, I love it!

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Sep 18, 2006 17:58 |  #9

Excellent shot. Sharp with good details. :-)

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Sep 18, 2006 18:58 |  #10

Very nice! I too would like to see more from the series...

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Sep 18, 2006 19:06 |  #11

I will try to post a group from Sunday and today soon - Thanks to all for the comments and request. - Bob

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Sep 18, 2006 22:24 |  #12

Very nice StarDog. Great detail. Great capture!


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Sep 18, 2006 22:28 |  #13

Very nice photo of a small bird. I haven't been able to get that close to them yet.

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Sep 18, 2006 22:30 |  #14

Beatifully captured. Excellent work!

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Sep 19, 2006 01:00 |  #15

Nice shot Bob, nailed a good capture there excellent work, well done.

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