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11-OCT-2011 Hank v/d Velde

20111011 - 1 036 Long-billed Dowitcher.jpg

Constance Bay

Another "Lifer". This Dowitcher was one of five Dowitchers + one Hudsonian Godwit ( http://www.pbase.com/image/138926993 ) that we encountered along the shores of Constance Bay. All six were very approachable and let us come to within 10 feet of them. When we left, they continued to feed and/or sleep.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/1250s f/7.1 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Len21-Oct-2011 13:53
You are doing well on the shorebirds,great capture!!!!
Milan Vogrin20-Oct-2011 13:17
Nice shot!V!
Jean D20-Oct-2011 02:05
Another fine capture, Hank.
Maja Waiss19-Oct-2011 19:43
Beatiful!
Ali Majdfar19-Oct-2011 19:35
Superb capture! ~V
silvia marmori19-Oct-2011 18:23
so nice attitude it has.. great details and also reflections you captured
January Grey19-Oct-2011 17:52
great pose, Hank! very nice capture!
Simon Chandler19-Oct-2011 17:00
Beautiful capture. Great lighting. Lovely background color and pattern. v
Margot W19-Oct-2011 15:43
What an interesting little bird and how nice it will let you approach.
I love the blue waters reflecting his colors.
Lamar Nix19-Oct-2011 13:05
Very good image that can only be had close up to the subject. You were fortunate to find such cooperative birds. V
Stephanie19-Oct-2011 09:37
Another beautiful bird and wonderful photo! :)
NealyBob19-Oct-2011 09:11
Excellent capture of this beautiful bird Hank~! Great pose~!
Joanne Kamo19-Oct-2011 08:29
Congratulations on a fabulous image of this lifer!
Guest 19-Oct-2011 02:18
Beautiful bird, Hank. Congrats on this lifer. Excellent capture.
janescottcumming19-Oct-2011 01:22
Lovely catch of this long billed beauty. V
Tom Munson19-Oct-2011 01:05
Great shot, Hank, sharp and with a beautiful pose.
Dave Hawkins19-Oct-2011 00:40
Wonderful light and what a great pose to show off that long bill
Penny B18-Oct-2011 23:26
Another nice sharp image Hank. Nice pose and great detail.
jychamberland18-Oct-2011 23:26
superb sharp capture Hank!
Chris Spracklen18-Oct-2011 22:23
You wouldn't want him poking its nose in where it wasn't wanted, Hank! :o)
Fine avian capture with that wonderful 500mm lens!!
Jay Levin18-Oct-2011 21:42
Nice detail in the feather plumage, Hank. Excellent pose.
Jim Coffman18-Oct-2011 21:10
A very fine portrait of this exotic looking bird!
Guest 18-Oct-2011 21:06
Beautiful light and excellent details.
larose forest photos18-Oct-2011 21:00
Wonderful shot of this dowitcher. You are doing really well this year with "lifers"!
s_barbour18-Oct-2011 20:42
Another terrific catch!
Ted Busby18-Oct-2011 20:26
Congrats; Yet again for your addition..A nice to have added...
Nice pose; and great encounter..
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