Banded Stilt

Gallery: AvianPosted February 21, 2013110 views8 comments

These highly nomadic birds breed in their 1000s on vast inland salt lakes on the rare occasion that they fill with water. As the inland dries out they move to coastal regions. This bird would have a bolder chestnut band if it was breeding.

1dMkIV 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/1600

cheers
Rob

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8 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 21, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Another wonderfully low perspective here Rob. Neat looking bird-nice contrast with the BG, and excellent job exposing for the wide dynamic range.

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Comment posted by Oscar Dewhurst on February 21, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Great shot Rob, like the low angle and bird's pose. Gorgeous light and you've handled the exposure perfectly

Oscar

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 21, 2013 at 11:25 PM

Beautiful, Rob. Lovely light and you usual low angle.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 22, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Interesting color contrast with the white, brown and black with red legs. The low angle, pose and light all add up, well done.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 22, 2013 at 2:29 AM

Great low angle, interesting pose.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 22, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Sweet low angle and exposure Rob, a pretty species

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Comment posted by James Allen on February 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

('nuff said)

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 24, 2013 at 9:09 PM

Really like the nice low angle and the lovely light. Interesting to see the mud on the raised foot.
May

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