p.1 #1 · Returning Shorebirds including two local rarities
My favorite birds to photograph are shorebirds. I was absolutely thrilled that I got the chance to photograph this Upland Sandpiper as in my area they are next to impossible to get close to or see in the open. The Black-necked Stilt is the only one in NY right now and the Yellowlegs is quite common but always nice to capture in late evening light.
p.1 #7 · Returning Shorebirds including two local rarities
Very well executed. You appear to have a preference for the right foot being off the ground/water when posing your subjects. How do you get them to cooperate so well?
p.1 #13 · Returning Shorebirds including two local rarities
KCollett wrote:
Very well executed. You appear to have a preference for the right foot being off the ground/water when posing your subjects. How do you get them to cooperate so well?
Thanks. I prefer the front foot to be out of the water because typically it is better placed in the depth of field but was lucky with the Upland Sandpiper as the rear leg was clear of the front leg and as the bird is slightly angled towards us it was nicely sharp. I do have plenty of photos of these birds with both legs down, with the back legs up and so forth.
p.1 #17 · Returning Shorebirds including two local rarities
morris wrote:
I did not see any
It has been hanging out in field between Nickerson and Lido Beach. Also in the Lido preserve. Right near where you often visit. Still there today. Good luck if you go.
p.1 #20 · Returning Shorebirds including two local rarities
Wonderful images all!! Funny how one person's rarity is another's common species....I've been photographing stilts for the last week and have here for the last 20 years. But there are a lot of west coast birds that I never get to see on the east coast.
Eric
