Piping Plover chicks: I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last...

Larryshuman

I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last 83 years so this is something of a rare event. The last 2 days I was shooting I used my Sigma 800mmF:5.6 AF and my D600. Turns out the lens really works well with sensors in the 20.8 to 24.3 MP size range.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Larryshuman wrote:

I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last 83 years so this is something of a rare event. The last 2 days I was shooting I used my Sigma 800mmF:5.6 AF and my D600. Turns out the lens really works well with sensors in the 20.8 to 24.3 MP size range.

Very cute set! Sharp, great detail and color-thanx for sharing!

Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi

Larryshuman wrote:

I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last 83 years so this is something of a rare event. The last 2 days I was shooting I used my Sigma 800mmF:5.6 AF and my D600. Turns out the lens really works well with sensors in the 20.8 to 24.3 MP size range.

WOW! Fantastic shots of the Piping Plovers, Larry! I enjoyed this series very much. Each image is noteworthy but the last image is precious.

Larryshuman

I was very surprised at how well the Sigma lens worked with my old D600

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A truly great set. I'm glad you got a chance to document these birds and share the images.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Hooray for Piping Plovers!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set, Larry!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Larryshuman wrote:

I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last 83 years so this is something of a rare event. The last 2 days I was shooting I used my Sigma 800mmF:5.6 AF and my D600. Turns out the lens really works well with sensors in the 20.8 to 24.3 MP size range.

Such excellent shots ⭐⭐⭐

vonzip Loc: cape cod

I'm glad you were able to photograph these rare birds in your area. Well done. vz

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Larryshuman wrote:

I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last 83 years so this is something of a rare event. The last 2 days I was shooting I used my Sigma 800mmF:5.6 AF and my D600. Turns out the lens really works well with sensors in the 20.8 to 24.3 MP size range.

steve49 Loc: massachusetts

Cute little things!
Glad to hear they are on the rebound where you are.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Super set!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Larryshuman wrote:

I've shot the Piping Plovers for about 2 months. Here are images from the last to days of the adults and chicks. These birds have not nested in Ohio for the last 83 years so this is something of a rare event. The last 2 days I was shooting I used my Sigma 800mmF:5.6 AF and my D600. Turns out the lens really works well with sensors in the 20.8 to 24.3 MP size range.

Marg Loc: Canadian transplanted to NW Alabama

That is a truly adorable set, Larry! So glad you caught and shared them.

tcthome Loc: NJ