Just Enjoying the Day

Usually these birds are so hard for me to get a good shot of - they're fast! They don't fly away, but run like an Olympian. Today they weren't the least bit worried about me - got several shots I really liked. Thought this field he was in made a nice setting.

[Lynne]

Lucky girl. This is a great shot.

[Rick]

Great shot. Some day's they do cooperate.

[Lois]

Fantastic image with so much detail!

[Lisa Poland]

Beautiful shot.

[sarah]

Wow another fantastic shot - you are on a roll with some fantastic bird pics -fav

[amyK]

Yes, these birds are always taking a few more steps just as I focus....this is a really nice shot and love the surroundings

[KWind]

Brilliant focus and pretty tones.

[Monique]

Stunning, fav

[Taffy]

Love that eye!

[Diana]

Beautiful capture and wonderful tones, fav!

[Loopy-Lou]

Great capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

lovely :)

[Denise Wood]

FAVtastic :)

[Issi Bannerman]

Is this the killdeer? Beautiful image.

[Joan Robillard]

Great shot!

[Casablanca]

What sort of bird is it? I have never seen one like it. Beautiful shot

[Myrna O'Hara]

Lucky you. Very cool.

[ChristineL]

Great capture

[Merrelyn]

Lovely capture, the grass makes a lovely backdrop. I'm intrigued by the size of it's eye.

[gloria jones]

Stellar capture of this cool bird...love grass tones, focus, dof

[Milanie]

@casablanca Yes, it a killdeer - they're not real plentiful around here, but you can spot them in fields at times.

[Milanie]

@jamibann You're right on the killdeer - they're such a neat looking little bird with such a cool eye.

[Linda Godwin]

Outstanding shot in this soft beautiful grass!

[Casablanca]

@milaniet Ah, thank you for that! I looked it up and found it is a kind of plover. Beautiful bird. You have such lovely natural surroundings where you are.

[Karly]

Just excellent! I love his bright orange eye - it's so big! Great tones and beautiful setting.

[haskar]

Outstanding shot and focus.

[Janet B.]

I lovvve the setting and your super sharp focus on the bird. Oh, and the wonderful tones, too! :)

[Faye Turner]

Wonderful capture fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Fantastic photo!! Incredible how close you got to this handsome bird. And yes, the field made a beautiful setting for him. Super FAV!

[Susan]

Great detail and the simple background really works. FAV

[Marlene Harris]

Lovely capture