Florida shorebirds #3

[Alfred Forns]

Back to Blind Pass separating Sanibel From Captive, Arite hard at work trying to pick out one bird to photograph. Difficult when they all seem to get in the way.... can and usually are a real pain :) ... and you think he have it easy :D

Comments welcome and much appreciated

[Gus Cobos]

Very cool capture Mr. Al.
I know that sometimes I go low but hes on the ground; sand and all...is he on a ground pod? that lens is only inches from the sand...:eek::cool:

[Desmond Chan]

I'd like to know how to deal with all the sand, mud, water, etc. before, while and after shooting :)

[Harold Davis]

I'd like to know how to deal with all the sand, mud, water, etc. before, while and after shooting :)

i've been told and now use a simple paint brush!! will wipe away all loose sand with no problems at all!! everything non electronic gets washed right away with fresh water.

i like the perspective here mr al. pretty cool!

[Alfred Forns]

That is how we shoot Right on the sand The lens is supported by an Anderson Ground Pod and has just enough clearance for keeping the body of the sand.

The key to keeping sand away from lens is keeping your hands clean. For going down is best to kneel put the lens down with your hands on the lens elbows on the ground. Never tough the sand with your hands. For getting up you can put weight on the lens with your hands. I do take a brush and clean towels. Its fun !!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks for all the great info Alfred !!! Love the low angle images !!!

[Julie Kenward]

I've been wondering that same thing myself...not that we actually HAVE sand here...