Helpful Posts: The winter storm which hit the USA east coast passed through Saturday. Sunday Morning it was 21F(-6C) here. Just a bit too cold for the clothing at my disposal to go sit still by the marsh in hopes of some activity. So I went for a walk on the beach to see if anything was moving. Which was still plenty cold with a biting north wind. But I managed a few shots before my fingers stopped functioning.
1) A semipalmated plover fluffed up against the cold and lit by the sun just moments after sunrise.
2) Bald eagles are making quite a comeback in North America. I never saw one in this area when I was growing up. We've seen at least two adults and three immature birds in the past week since we've been here. There were a couple on the beach when I went out. This juvie cruised by in camera range.
And I found a few Forster's terns feeding in the mouth of the inlet. Their fishing pattern took them by in good shooting range and several times they dove very close by. They are in their winter plumage. When breeding the tops of their heads turn black and being about the same size they are nearly indistinguishable from arctic terns.
3) In coming and backlit.
4) Taking off from the water after a dive. The eye isn't visible but I like the wing detail and the legs/feet in this shot.
5) Front and dorsal view.
6) And giving me a nice look.
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9th January 2017, 05:47 PM #1
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Morning after the storm, a few birds
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9th January 2017, 06:38 PM #2
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Great series of images Dan, #4 is my favourite.
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9th January 2017, 09:45 PM #3
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Wings in the upright position always makes a nice alternative; but they all work well.
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9th January 2017, 10:04 PM #4
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Gorgeous shots. I am envious...
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9th January 2017, 10:08 PM #5
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Super series, tried a few last weekend didn't get one decent shot. I am most impressed with your efforts. A very well done.
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9th January 2017, 11:47 PM #6
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Nice series.
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10th January 2017, 01:21 AM #7
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Glad you folks enjoyed them. I had to work for these. It was COLD.
Wings up are the classic shot for sure. I try to do something a bit different. Plus dorsal feathers are usually more colorful on most birds. Not so much on terns/gulls.
Originally Posted by Geoff F
Just keep shooting, studying the results, and adjusting. Originally Posted by madcrow
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10th January 2017, 04:31 PM #8
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Pulled on from the bin for you. Originally Posted by Geoff F
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10th January 2017, 07:04 PM #9
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Excellent set Dan, I love #4
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Just keep 'em coming.
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10th January 2017, 07:26 PM #11
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Love them. Can't decide on a favorite
. Thanks for sharing, they are beautiful captures.
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10th January 2017, 10:40 PM #12
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
Glad you all enjoyed the post.
Binnur, in spite of having tens of thousands of frames shot at this point and regardless of trying to be objective about my own work, my own favorites are still those that have an emotional connection. In this set that is no.6. I stood very still and the birds were flying within a few feet of me. As you can see they seemed to sense that I didn't belong there and kept glancing at me. I really enjoy it any time I get that close to animals without disturbing them so therefore those images tend to be my favorites. Originally Posted by bnnrcn
...I love #4
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11th January 2017, 02:14 AM #13
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Re: Morning after the storm, a few birds
No wonder, they are all superb
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