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The Perfect Plover Pose

The Perfect Plover Pose by martytdx.
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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imtoootall  Pro User  says:

Superb image and photography!!! WoW!!!

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megapics (ccs)  Pro User  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  Pro User  says:

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

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

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

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

Great Photo!!
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I-P-S  Pro User  says:

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

Beautiful bird and capture!
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Doug Lloyd  Pro User  says:

No kidding my friend. Well DOne
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ranzino  Pro User  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  Pro User  says:

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

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

What a cute bird!
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Billtacular  Pro User  says:

Great shot, perfect setting!
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J Gilbert  Pro User  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  Pro User  says:

Beautiful shot.
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urtica  Pro User  says:

Pleasing, pretty, perhaps perfection!
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martytdx  Pro User  says:

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

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

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

Nice soft background. Excellent work Marty.
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Naturability  Pro User  says:

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

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

excellent shot
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NetteBini  Pro User  says:

Yes, completely perfect!
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hearman  Pro User  says:

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

superb
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VB2010  Pro User  says:

Super shot
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tanager55  Pro User  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  Pro User  says:

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

great shot
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