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Hold your ground

© Chris Ebben

Hold your ground

Uploaded: September 22, 2011

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I was so frightened for this pair, but they stood their ground, wings spread, protecting their nest as the slasher went backwards & forwards past them. Lens aperture f/11, shutter speed 1/500sec, focal length 95mm, ISO 400.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 95.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Avril Young September 22, 2011

oh my goodness, glad they did not get hurt, mind you I am quite frightened of them on my walks at the moment...
Terrific capture Chris #1409879

Michelle Alton September 22, 2011

Nature certainly made sure that parents know their jobs! Wonderful capture! #9684582

Ann Coates level-classic September 22, 2011

I'm wondering if these birds have their nest on the ground like a species of bird in our country, hopefully not. Remarkable capture and let's hope it all ended well. #9685296

John Connolly September 22, 2011

Plovers are not easily put off, Chris! The father of a family with chicks attacked the hub cap on my car as I drove past last year!
A great story telling capture! #9685552

Kerry Hill September 22, 2011

Great shot Chris...these guys are certainly protective and as John said...not easily put off! #9685696

Tammy Espino September 22, 2011

Good parenting captured!! :) #9685888

Wm Nosal September 23, 2011

Ha! :) Cool Shot, Chris!
Don't Have Plovers Up Here #9687557

Erika G. Gossett September 29, 2011

Wonderful capture, Chris! #9705417

Chris Ebben October 10, 2011

Thanks everyone. Their patience paid off, they have 2 babies hatched out today. #9728264

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