This photo of a piping plover chick on a rocky beach was taken in overcast conditions, providing soft light while still outlining the chick's down feathers.

Gear used: OM System OM-1 and M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Settings: 400mm, f/6.3, 1/1600, ISO 1000

Edited in Photoshop and Topaz Photo AI (for denoising and sharpening)

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