Sanderlings, although "regular" during the fall migration, are still not too common here so its a thrill when we get to see one (or two like yesterday). They were out of reach and we were being patient for them to approach when they took off towards us, I thought "great, away they go"...but they actually came back down and landed mere feet from us:). Taken in rather low light in drizzling conditions.
Very nice sanderling post, Daniel. The green behind the bird puts it over the top for me, although I agree you might tone down the noise a bit. I have several dozen sanderling shots taken in the past two weeks (Reid State Park, midcoast Maine) but none of mine have this splash of color which I really like. Good dof, and considering your slow shutter speed, remarkably sharp.
Hi Daniel I would tend to agree with the above but would like to see the that strand of weed or whatever it is removed that is in front of this beautiful bird, I myswelf find it a little distracting. Allelse works well with this image, nicely done.
Friendly Sanderling
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