Least Sandpiper

[Richard Unsworth]

Down on my stomach in the sand

NR by Topaz, USM , s&h, almost full image

One of a group coming within 6 metres

Canon 40d 100-400 1.4 TC but at 400
f5.6 ISO 200 1/800 eV -.33

[Raul Padilla]

beatifull, i think when you take this photo, you were below the bird, great work

[Arthur Morris]

Where and when was this bird photographed???

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Yes on the belly the best beach shots IMO. Love the low angle and the great colors and detail. I feel your focal point was more wherethe belly is than the face but I think I need new computer glasses as well so I could be wrong.

[Richard Unsworth]

Hi Artie

Was takrn on Contadora Island, Pearl Islands, Panama in late April this year.

Juveniles? in a group of 10 feeding at low tide; the tides are very small there

[Arthur Morris]

Ah. I thought the UK. Adult molting into breeding plumage and quite a bright one at that. If the UK Long-toed Stint would have been as likely as LESA. IAC, I love the soft light/high key look and of course, the low angle. Not usually easy getting close to adults in spring. Reducing the contrast just a bit with a reverse S curve would likely improve this.

[Richard Unsworth]

Artie

Long toed Stint?

Mind you a Least Sand would cause mayhem with the twitchers lol

rev curve applied -2,+2

adjusted black in SC alittle and +6 HS

Later that morning I was sitting on the beach watching this group and they actually came to about 3 metres from my feet!

[Arthur Morris]

I like it better slightly toned down.

Do you know if there are more records for LESA or for long-toed?

[Richard Unsworth]

Arthur

LESA - just found this!

http://uk400clubrarebirdalert.blogsp...hampshire.html

very rare indeed and a bit of a coincidence!

and for LTS

http://www.birdguides.com/species/species.asp?sp=057071

BOTH " MEGAS"

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks. That's why I got excited