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Banded Stilt
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Banded Stilt

by Rob Drummond

Gallery: AvianPosted March 1, 2013163 views10 comments
This individual is in breeding plumage with the rich chestnut breast band,

1DMkIV 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/2000

cheers
Rob

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 1, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Great low angle Rob, and the bird is striking set off against this background.
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on March 2, 2013 at 8:21 AM
The chestnut band is absolutely gorgeous. The large version is stunning, I really like the green slime covering the lifted leg, exquisite. With the very low angle I guessing you got pretty wet or at least quite dirty. This should be in a shorebird guide book Rob. Exceptional job.
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on March 2, 2013 at 9:37 AM
As always your low angle is outstanding and the tough color range. :jump:
The muddy foot is sweet. :toast:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Another species I never knew about. Nice exposure and detail; good position.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 2, 2013 at 4:14 PM
Good detail and an appropriate angle. The whites are pushing the limit on my monitor. I am wondering if further processing might bring out more detail. :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 2, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Great point of view to capture this attractive beauty. Excellent composition and nice pose.

Sweet One Rob!

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 3, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Beautiful, Rob. Excellent detail and your usual low angle really worked here.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 4, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Wonderful low perspective and a interesting color contrast with the red feet, black, white and brown, excellent shot.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 7, 2013 at 6:39 AM
Great low angle! Love the muddy foot.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Danny Laredo on March 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM
First time I see an image of this fantastic looking Stilt.
Wonderful image and TFS. :toast:
Registered on March 18, 2008, 71 Posts, 332 Comments