Lucky enough to catch this beautiful (if not off course)bird on the Waterford coast last week.
1DIII 500mm f4
MJ
Posted by Phil Shaw on October 28, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Cool shot. Illustrates the difficulty that photographers in the US have in approaching their subjects
Posted by Mike Smith on October 29, 2010 at 9:47 AM
American bird, american style - big in frame and very impressive too.
I've only ever seen 1 of these vagrants in the UK, they have a magical feeding action like a sewing machine on legs constantly probing the mud.
Posted by David Sewell on October 29, 2010 at 10:59 AM
That really is BIF. I do like it though, a good, detailed portrait.
David
Posted by Barry Southon on October 29, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Michael
A first class portrait. Expect a few more strays coming in your direction the Northern winds are playing havoc with winter migration this year. As a pond hopper myself I'm drawn to the the big in frame school too, which doesn't always sit well at home. I have never understood the problem.
I really like to see as much detail as possible and this is a great example.
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5 replies1DIII 500mm f4
MJ
I've only ever seen 1 of these vagrants in the UK, they have a magical feeding action like a sewing machine on legs constantly probing the mud.
David
A first class portrait. Expect a few more strays coming in your direction the Northern winds are playing havoc with winter migration this year. As a pond hopper myself I'm drawn to the the big in frame school too, which doesn't always sit well at home. I have never understood the problem.
I really like to see as much detail as possible and this is a great example.