More Shore Birds (series)

[Squatty]

I got a wild hair up my rear end last week and finally got around to processing some shots that I took back in June while at the beach from the week when I shot with Steve. Here's a few additional shots I processed from the other I posted in the Royal Bling thread.

yes these first 3 all have bling too :D

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/squatty420/RoyalTern_6197-Frame.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/squatty420/RoyalTern_8608-Frame.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/squatty420/RoyalTernsDblBanded_6198-Frame.jpg

[Squatty]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/squatty420/Skimmers_8724-Frame.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/squatty420/Oystercatcher_6698-Frame.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/squatty420/LeastTern_6164-Frame.jpg

[jckegley]

Man I've been wanting an Oystercatcher like that. What is the background in the photo? You almost have it blurred out, but something is out there.

I finally get your bling comment. Duh.. The first three photos have birds wearing jewelry, they've got bands around their legs. Sometimes it takes me a while to catch on!

Love that the photos are all close to or at eye level with the birds. That makes all the difference in the world.

[Squatty]

Thanks Joe!

It's a house :mad: I felt it was blurred enough to get by with it as is but I guess with some time and effort I could make it all go away. I got into position and the bird moved so that I couldn't keep the house out of the background. I've got others of the Oystercatchers I need to go through. Most of them are just shots of them standing in different postures. Not entirely what I was after but I was very pleased to be this close to them and get the opportunity to photograph them.

[Rubberhead]

Great shots Squatty.

Skimmers always seem to have an over abundance of personality. That shot captures all their personalities.

The double banded bird is a Caspian Tern but the others are Royals.

[Squatty]

Yes I thought it was a Caspian too. I reported the band but never heard anything out of the USGS :confused: maybe they didn't like the fact that I disagree with their description on Black Ducks! :D

[Steve_E]

Great set Scott. It's about time, what are ya waitin' for Christmas? :rolleyes:

Well at least you'll have something to process until spring comes around. I'll be looking for your 2010 series in about a year. :D

[rpearce12]

Well I'm glad you did process them. They're great shots! I hope you start processing some waterfowl shots soon since they seem to be in season ;).

[Idlewild]

That first one in the 2nd group is pretty cool with the mouths open like that.

[dddenton]

Super series Scott. I love terns and skimmers. Something about that sharp black and white with the bright pop of color. I still haven't manged to get any good pictures of them though. Maybe I need to schedule more vacation time at the coast. :rolleyes:

[artsnimages]

Beautiful, You Swamp Heathen!

Love em all!

Jim

[rkemmerlin]

A wonderful series, Scott you really have a good eye for placement of the subject in the frame. Good job.

[Squatty]

Thanks Robert and to everyone for the comments!