Shorebird + Reflection

Gallery: AvianPosted May 23, 2010173 views13 comments

I shot this early this morning on the beach in Gulfport. I personally think that this is among my best efforts on shore birds thus far. Must say that I don't know for certain the species, but it looked like a least sandpiper. I could maybe crop off some of the RHS, but liked the shadow so I left it full frame. Larger image provded.

Olympus E-3 ZD300 F2.8 +EC20 Wimberley I, ISO200 1/1000 f5.7 0.0EV

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on May 23, 2010 at 1:43 PM

I think that the composition looks great as posted, Bill. That "foggy mirror" reflection is so attractive too.

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Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on May 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Wonderful light and reflection, Bill. Very nice as posted.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 23, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Bill, the reflection in this is superb! I agree with you and think this is my favorite of your shorebirds so far. I like everything aboout this one. I am not the best at ID'ing shorebirds either, but I think it might be a Baird's Sandpiper. Someone else might need to confirm though.

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on May 23, 2010 at 4:50 PM

That;'s pretty cool how you were able to get the conditions to get such a clear reflection. I'd be very happy with this. Can't help you with the type of peep, I'm still learning

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM

This is sweet Bill. Love the light and the reflections. Colors are great too. Maybe just a bit off the back and add that to the front. Other than that, this is awesome.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 23, 2010 at 6:59 PM

Beautiful reflection image, Bill. The head turn works perfectly here.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on May 23, 2010 at 7:34 PM

Nice pose and excellent reflection Bill - both of the bird and of the clouds. I like this image very much.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on May 23, 2010 at 9:07 PM

This is definitely my favorite of your recent shorebird images, Bill. The reflection is fantastic. I'm not positive, but I think this is a sanderling.

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Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on May 23, 2010 at 10:39 PM

Hi Bill,
I agree it's a very nice image of this species with excellent lighting. I like the raised leg and intent gaze of the bird.

Ronnie G.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on May 24, 2010 at 9:02 AM

Bill, for whatever reason, your photos don't load properly for me. I don't have this problem with anyone else's images.....

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 24, 2010 at 9:54 AM

Bill,

I am chiming in with others and saying I think this is your best shorebird post yet. I love the reflection, the pose of the bird and I especially like the raised foot & the clouds reflected in the water.

If I had to guess on the ID I would say Least Sandpiper, but I've been wrong on these little peeps before.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 24, 2010 at 4:52 PM

Bill:
Very nice. I agree, the best shore bird image I've seen you post.

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Comment posted by mark cillo on May 24, 2010 at 9:36 PM

I really like the reflection in this one, the bird has such a delicate pose. Beautiful image!

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