The Perfect Plover Pose

Piping Plover - male
Charadrius melodus

Sometimes, when you're lying on the hot sand, all of the pieces come together just right. I only wish there had been just a little less heat haze between us.

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Superb image and photography!!! WoW!!!

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megapics (ccs) says:

Heat haze? You're a perfectionist, if ever there was one. This is just one fabulous picture. A joy to behold.
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iwasfixin2 says:

errr. maybe the "perfect plover photograph". yeah. think it over.
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PixelHawk says:

Great combo of soft BG and clean view of the bird, Color is nice.
Well done.
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no thneeds needed says:

Lookin' good, Marty! (and nice alliteration) --Michael
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NVS_Inc says:

This is amazing, perfect composition, lovely tones.
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Ivone. says:

Great Photo!!
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I-P-S says:

stunning shot of this beautiful rare bird, very well seen and captured
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macropoulos says:

Beautiful bird and capture!
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Doug Lloyd says:

No kidding my friend. Well DOne
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ranzino says:

Very sharp, and such a handsome little guy/gal.
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Arkbird says:

so beautyful
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irockursoxx says:

Nice shot!
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martytdx says:

Thanks, everyone - I'm pretty happy about this one: the colors, the pose, the light.
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Shawn Wainwright says:

It is perfect!
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AuLux (off-line) says:

Awesome shot! Perfect composition for a shore bird with fabulous light and nice detail.

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Captain_Peleg says:

Gorgeous shot. I blogged you at The Plover Warden Diairies.
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hamapenguin says:

What a cute bird!
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Billtacular says:

Great shot, perfect setting!
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J Gilbert says:

I've had similar problems with extreme blue color cast to the lower surfaces on these guys when trying to tone down harsh light. Also the problem of cutting off the feet from a position that's a little too low. Definitely not easy, but you've got the right idea.
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Larry Hennessy says:

Beautiful shot.
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urtica says:

Pleasing, pretty, perhaps perfection!
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martytdx says:

Thanks, everyone. It was a fun day and great to see these little guys.
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Pat Ulrich says:

stunning image! such a wonderful bird - and amazing setting for its pose!

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christie1971 says:

Beautiful capture!
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kwilliams says:

Great shot. I love the big eye..... so cute
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William Dalton says:

For sure Marty. Such a great angle and the setting is dam near perfect! Bravo my friend!
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camden hackworth says:

Nice soft background. Excellent work Marty.
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Naturability says:

Very lovely shot of the plover and a beautiful composition. Perfect.
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momcat14c says:

I love these little birds! Nice shot!
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Stylurus says:

excellent shot
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NetteBini says:

Yes, completely perfect!
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hearman says:

Absolutely perfect, great job, you probably paid him union wages, right.
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Jose Sousa says:

superb
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VB2010 says:

Super shot
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tanager55 says:

Very nice Marty. I like the pose and the textures and colors in the log. The background gives a hint of the seaside.
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Photo Patty says:

Could you have put a better background up? I think not.
Cute little bird, too!
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s.k300c says:

great shot
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The Perfect Plover Pose

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