Alfred, that is a great image and the background is stellar, superb lighting. You left at the right time, we have a big rain coming tonight which may mean some cloudy skies for a day or so after. I was at the cliffs this morning (with my kids, not for photo) and there was not a single bird on the entire bluff, from fence down to the water's edge, at 10:30am. Not one.
Oh Alfred........what a wonderful image. Of course I love the godwit but......the color......it's breathtaking. I don't know if you did anything special to the water but it certainly has an appearance that is so real. Terrific job....and glad you guys are back.