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by Carolyn Marshall
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Challenge your brain with a jigsaw puzzle designed by an independent artist! Our puzzles are made from premium 0.2" thick paper stock and include a semi-gloss coating on the top surface to make the image pop. Puzzles are available in two different sizes, and each puzzle includes a puzzle box with the artwork printed on the top for safe storage when you're not puzzling. The puzzle pieces are unique shapes.
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The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles), previously known as the Masked Plover and often called the Spur-winged Plover or just Plover in its native... more
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The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles), previously known as the Masked Plover and often called the Spur-winged Plover or just Plover in its native range, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, particularly the northern and eastern parts of the continent. It spends most of its time on the ground searching for food such as insects and worms and has several distinctive calls.
This species is the largest representative of the family Charadriidae. There are two distinct races which until recently were thought to be separate species. The Northern Australian subspecies (Vanellus miles miles), which is this particular bird, has an all-white neck and large yellow wattles with the male having a distinctive mask and larger wattles.
Masked Lapwings are most common around the edges of wetlands and in other moist, open environments, but are adaptable and can often be found in surprisingly arid areas. They can also be found on beaches and coastlines. Vanellus mile...
I have been a photographer for many years. For so long, in fact, that I can no longer imagine my life without a camera to capture its special moments. It took me quite some time before I was able to connect myself to being an artist, because in my mind a photographer and an artist were two distinctly different things. While they were both creative, they used entirely different processes to achieve their artistic goals. Over time, however, I have recognized the remarkable similarities in the way that we look at visual elements such as composition, colors, lines, and light. I have come to understand that what constitutes fine art stands apart from whatever techniques that we artists use to ultimately reach that special place. My...
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Don Columbus
Great portrait of a Masked Lapwing, certainly the Best I have ever seen and I have shot hundreds myself. VERY NICELY DONE! L/F!!
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Thank you so much, Don, for your very generous compliment. It is very much appreciated.
Melissa Bittinger
Wow, incredible detail and clarity! I have never seen or heard of this bird before!! It's so different. Funny it's so common one place and never heard of in another! v
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Thanks. Yes, I know what you mean. I love watching all the different personalities they have - just like humans!
Mary Deal
I had to look several times at this image. What an incredible find, and you did a magnificent job. Focus is wonderful. v
Carolyn Marshall replied:
What an awesome compliment, Mary. Thank you so much. I keep looking at it, too. Not just because I took it, but it is such an interesting bird.
Sandi OReilly
What an unusual bird, super capture, Carolyn, f/v!!
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Aren't they! I loved their bright colors. This was the first time I had seen a bird like this. Thanks for your comments, f/v, Sandi. I really appreciate you!
Sharon Mau
. . ♥ . . . ☆ ☆ . . ★ . Featured: :: Birds of the World :: . ★ . . ☆ ☆ . . . ♥ . . . http://fineartamerica.com/groups/birds-of-the-world.html
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Thanks so much, Sharon. I really appreciate the feature in Birds of the World group.
Carrie Munoz
What a very interesting bird! I've never seen anything like this before. Really cool!
Carolyn Marshall replied:
They are really very pretty in person (well, in "animal" - sorry, couldn't resist!). I have a couple shots of them in pairs. They have a very interesting stance.
Carolyn Marshall
Thank you Bob and Nadine for the feature in Artists News; Mariola, for Wildlife One A Day; and Pravine for Feathers and Beaks. I really appreciate it!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
.... Like the subject, technique, composition, and color... Today it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Anyone can Just Highlight this link ---- http://bit.ly/RVPlpf - Use Ctl-C to copy and Ctl-V ---- to put it into the Browser Address, to view the publication. You can then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you feel would be interested. Happy Promoting! :-)
Andee Photography
Wow what a bird! Cool! :)
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Thanks. Yes, they are pretty cool. I have a couple shots of pairs of them I might upload later.