Slimbridge green lapwing

[AndyMulhearn]

Having seen a few lapwings in the distance, we saw this one in the last hide of the day. The problem I have with these birds is that the body stands out nicely but the head is well camouflaged so it never seems to appear distinct from the background. Unless you can get one of them to perch on a fence or something unusual Usual combo of 7D and 400L.

IMG_7538 by andymulhearn, on Flickr

[tesarver]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

Andy

Tom

[Stan]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

With lapwings the main thing is to get the light pon the plumage to bring out the irredescent colours - which you have done on this one. However on my monitor the image is showing a slight magenta caste which is easy to sort in PS

Stan

[TJM]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

Yes I see what you mean about the head Andy. But still a great shot. I haven't seen a green lapwing before.

Regards Terry.

[Stan]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

I haven't seen a green lapwing before.

it is just an ordinary lapwing Terry which has alternative names of green plover and peewit

Stan

[AndyMulhearn]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

Thanks for looking Stan and Terry.

With lapwings the main thing is to get the light pon the plumage to bring out the irredescent colours - which you have done on this one. However on my monitor the image is showing a slight magenta caste which is easy to sort in PS

Now that I've fixed it, it looks like it was quite a quite a strong magenta cast.

IMG_7538-2 by andymulhearn, on Flickr

[Stan]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

thats better Andy

Stan

[AndyMulhearn]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

Andy

Tom

Cheers Tom

[AndyMulhearn]

Re: Slimbridge green lapwing

thats better Andy

Thanks for the heads-up Stan.