The Unknown Sandpiper

[rtbaum]

Pose 1


Pose 2

I am guessing that this a Pectoral Sandpiper, but I am open for debate.

I prefer the first pose, but I really do not understand why......maybe it is due to the triangular quality of the composition. Maybe some one can tell me why.

[Kathy O]

Nice photos!!

[bnnrcn]

It is because the position of the bird and its reflection looks better in the first image

[Shadowman]

Nice timing.

[RandyRFJP]

Great captures, Randy. First-rate as usual!

[FootLoose]

I prefer the first pose, but I really do not understand why......maybe it is due to the triangular quality of the composition. Maybe some one can tell me why.

There is a similar triangle in the 2nd. I think the first is possibly more appealing because it shows some action - water rippling away from the bird's beak. I think the shot would be improved if you removed that thing in the water above its back.

[Wavelength]

Yes, it is because of an activity of the bird in the first shot; the other one , may one say, is prosaic

[Ziggy]

The first one is my pick of the two. Like the movement of the water.

[davidedric]

Both very good. #1 is more interesting, but if I were hanging it, say, I think #2 would work better.

Pretty sure you called it right as a pectoral sandpiper.

Dave

[rtbaum]

Pretty sure you called it right as a pectoral sandpiper.

Dave

Thanks for the affirmation, these 'peeps' are a dickens for me.