I am 58 years young, live in Johannesburg, South Africa and I'm a true product of my continent. I love the bush, the animals, sunshine, sunsets - oh well, anything to do with nature. I am unmarried and have three sons - 37, 33 and 30 respectively and three granddaugters aged 12, 6 and 4 respectively and obviously the light of my life! Photography has always been a passion and I have loved it since I can remember. I was still using a SLR camera and only switched to digital only in late 2007! My other passion is travel and I have been lucky enough to have travelled fairly widely. There are however still many, many places I would love to visit "one day." I am truly an amateur photographer and do it merely as a hobby. So please be gentle when you comment on my work. :-) Thank you Piet, my dear friend, for convincing me to place my work on Renderosity. You owe me one! Hugs, Carin xx
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Comments (32)
kgb224
Outstanding capture Carin.
flora-crassella
what a nice bird!!!!!!!! Fantastic picture!!!!!
DAVER2112
What a handsome chap. You captured him/her very well.
jendellas
He is a handsome, silly chap :o) Not long to your holiday now bet you carn't wait!!!!
MrsRatbag
Excellent shot of this rather careless bird!
wingnut55
nice shot! plovers are quite tough, really.
ocoee53
A wonderful photo! He does look awfully confidant. Enjoy your holiday Carin, and bring back lots of pictures!
jarmila
so lovely capture, nice bird,..I love also animals :-)
durleybeachbum
Quite startling legs!
flavia49
adorable!
cfulton
Maar dit is 'n mooi Kiewietjie! Hope the holiday is one suitcase closer! Clive
Faemike55
Great photo, Carin! He does look very unconcerned, doesn't he?
sandra46
FANTASTIC SHOT !!!!!
helanker
What a beautiful bird with these red legs and the ring on the head. Excellent shot Carin.
Chipka
This is gorgeous, Carin. He does look regal and unconcerned, maybe he knows that all of the feathers scattered around weren't Plover feathers? Or were they? That's the mystery! Maybe HE is responsible for those other feathers lying around, you can't trust Plovers you know. Or can you? At any rate, this is a wonderful photograph of a regal and handsome bird. I love his fluffed brow-feathers and his very red legs; it's like he's wearing bright red tights! This is a great photo! As for your holiday, I hope it's a superb one, full of fun and wonderful photo opportunities, and LOTS of relaxation.
goodoleboy
So that's where you've been...fighting fires. I hope they're not of the virtually uncontrollable California brushfire variety. I was wondering why your comments, ever so dependable, had been missing from my gallery. An excellent POV employed to snap this magnificent little feathered creature, Carin! Nice and crisp shot of the birdie itself, with its striking patterns and textures.
Foto-Arte
What a unique looking bird! Great shot!
beachzz
He's a brave little guy, hope he makes it out of that park with all his feathers!!
watapki66
Excellent capture!
danapommet
Beautiful capture Carin. Our Plovers are very plain looking. Dana
MrsLubner
Those legs are incredible... Such a strange looking bird with parts that look like they are taken from many different birds. Stellar!
wysiwig
I don't know, he looks pretty dangerous to me. If I were a lion I'd give him a wide berth. Excellent capture of a very handsome bird. I hope your holiday is a lot of fun.
lizzibell
Beautiful capture...
lucindawind
fantastic shot Carin !
bmac62
I suppose he was whistling some little ditty too? And saying something cocky like, "Come out and play lions...what are you chicken?" Well taken Carin. I love seeing the birds of SA:)
giovanino
you really did a great scene here.love all
BertDes
Beautiful capture.
Katraz
Great shot.
Kaartijer
If you were him, probably you were acting just like him... excellent shot, Carin!
debbielove
I could spend hours looking up the name of this beautiful Plover, but instead, I'll just admire your picture... Beautifully taken... Well done.. Rob