Bar-tailed Godwitt

[Chris Martinez]

The shorebirds are returning to Australia from their northern hemisphere breeding grounds(mostly Siberia). Some birds love it so much here that they choose to stay all year long :cool:
Unfortunately the tide was on its way out so I was forever chasing the birds. This weekend I will try again with more favorable conditions(crossing fingers) I really need to fill the frame.

Bar-tailed Godwitt - Limosa lapponica

1D MKIV, 600mm IS, 2x II extender
Evaluative metering
ISO 400
1/800
f/8
+1/3
About 40% of the original frame

[Marc Mol]

Nice habitat image with good low perspective Chris.
With the 2x tc and 40% crop, it is looking a little soft, especially around the head.
TFS

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Although a bit soft from the crop, I like the low angle and the intimate feel of this image. Hope you have more favorable conditions this weekend.

[Pieter de Waal]

Hi Chris I agree with Sidarth and like the feel of this image puts me right there. Have a good weekend.