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Marbled Godwit - Willapa Bay

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Posted by Nate Chappell on March 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Marbled Godwit - Willapa Bay
Hi everyone, here's a Marbled Godwit in flight from my favorite place to photograph birds in Washington state, the Tokeland marina at the north end of Willapa Bay.

MkIII 500F4 1/3200 F8, iso 640, Handheld, A1 Servo

Posted by Ned Fenimore on March 24, 2009 at 11:47 AM
That must have been an handful of gear to hold! Great job - sharpness and lighting are both excellent..
Posted by Catherine Reilly on March 24, 2009 at 2:01 PM
OMG, Nate!! That's gorgeous! Time's right to be out there, huh? Man! what a superb shot. :cool:
Posted by David Schoen on March 24, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Beautiful. someday my nikon will grow up and take photos like this... Tack sharp, great comp.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on March 24, 2009 at 5:14 PM
This is nice. I like to go there when the pelicans are in, its just south from my favorite landscape tree that finally broke in half the last strom we had. I see i need to stick around more and see what else flys by. :)
Posted by Jack Graham on March 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM
WOW!
Posted by Brett Grossman on March 25, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Love the DOF, it seems perfect.
Posted by Craig Strand on March 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Absolutely gorgeous capture Nate, I love the color, detail and inflight action captured.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Joseph Campisi on March 27, 2009 at 1:25 AM
That's a fantastic capture, Nate! Great sharpness and detail. Love the balance of the comp.