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dancad
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 11:35
The time is upon us when the shorebird migration back to the south has begun. It is an exciting time for us as we don't normally have these guys (a few exceptions of course) around for a long time. Wayne and I headed out to try and spot some. These are some of the first to trickle through, with a explosion of migrators to arrive in the next few weeks. Can't wait to see what surprises will pass through this year...

Lesser Yellowlegs
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_LesserYellowlegs_3909-01.jpg

Wilson's Phalarope
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_WilsonsPhalarope_3931-01.jpg

Wilson's Phalarope
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_WilsonsPhalarope_3938-01.jpg

Juvenile Least Sandpiper
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_LeastSandpiper_3980-01.jpg

Juvenile Least Sandpiper
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_LeastSandpiper_3974-01.jpg

Leaping adult Least Sandpiper
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_LeastSandpiper_3955-01.jpg
canonloader
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 11:48
Dan, these are all so nice I can't pick a for sure favorite, but I'm going to go with the first one. I couldn't scroll past that shot for the longest time. Just beautiful.

I hope to see some of these when they come through here. Seems awful soon though.
downywp
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 12:02
Beautiful shots, nice and sharp with great light and comps! I especially like the 1st one for the glorious b/g and setting but also the 3rd Wilson's Phalarope for that wonderful reflection, all great shots though.:-)
StarDog
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 12:23
Dan, The first has it all: DOF, BG and forground along with a sweet pose on a sharp bird.
Bob
Gary Fairhead
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 16:30
Excellent series here Dan with wonderful colors. The colors in image #3 are superb but that first shot for the pose, BG/colors and in focus running water in the foreground make it my favourite here. Excellent!!
busbyea
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 17:45
Superb quality on these images..I; like Gary am partial to your first image for colour; BG; and the way the water drops off in the foreground, and the low angle, & pose.

Your Juvenile Least Sandpiper #4 is excellent as well; as are the others.

Well done !
Booswalia
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 17:57
Great shots, Dan. And a nice variety. Love the juvenile Least shots, and the leaping least too.
hTr
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 17:59
Outstanding Dan

The color and Detail, WOW
Sindri Skulason
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 18:05
Simply outstanding series. Love them all. Well done as always Daniel. :-)
EdV
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 19:33
Excellent series Daniel. I really like the Phalaropes. As always very well done.
Cooper911
6th of August 2007 (Mon), 20:29
Excellent series here with all images demonstrating sharp focus, good BG, and excellent composition. There is something about the combination of colours in #1 that makes it my pick.
Wayne Wood
7th of August 2007 (Tue), 16:45
Awesome series buddy , I especially like the lesser yellowlegs ,,, very well done ,,, what an awesome morning that was , and just think the shorebirds are just Starting to come through ,,, :D
reewik
7th of August 2007 (Tue), 16:47
Very nice.. The colors and sharpness are great!
HWP
7th of August 2007 (Tue), 19:15
Wow!! Beautiful colors and clarity. I like them all but the last is my favorite.

Too bad your EXIF data isn't available.. How can I possibly copy what you do :)

Henry
bromm
7th of August 2007 (Tue), 19:50
Great series Dan, the bird pops from the b/g in every shot! :D
Stephen Stephen
7th of August 2007 (Tue), 21:25
Great series Dan and you included one of your BIF shots as a bonus!
MikeI
8th of August 2007 (Wed), 02:48
Great series. The first and last are my favorites...
dancad
8th of August 2007 (Wed), 20:19
Dan, these are all so nice I can't pick a for sure favorite, but I'm going to go with the first one. I couldn't scroll past that shot for the longest time. Just beautiful.

I hope to see some of these when they come through here. Seems awful soon though.

Dan, The first has it all: DOF, BG and forground along with a sweet pose on a sharp bird.
Bob

Excellent series here Dan with wonderful colors. The colors in image #3 are superb but that first shot for the pose, BG/colors and in focus running water in the foreground make it my favourite here. Excellent!!

Superb quality on these images..I; like Gary am partial to your first image for colour; BG; and the way the water drops off in the foreground, and the low angle, & pose.

Your Juvenile Least Sandpiper #4 is excellent as well; as are the others.

Well done !

Excellent series here with all images demonstrating sharp focus, good BG, and excellent composition. There is something about the combination of colours in #1 that makes it my pick.

Awesome series buddy , I especially like the lesser yellowlegs ,,, very well done ,,, what an awesome morning that was , and just think the shorebirds are just Starting to come through ,,, :D

Thanks guys! The funny thing is that I had forgotten that I took this shot (the only one I took of the Yellowlegs) until I downloaded the shots into my computer!?!

Wow!! Beautiful colors and clarity. I like them all but the last is my favorite.

Too bad your EXIF data isn't available.. How can I possibly copy what you do :)

Henry

Henry, the EXIF is intact...you will be able to see it with an exif viewer such as the free Opanda or other...:D
Reigh Higgins
8th of August 2007 (Wed), 20:21
Beautiful shots as always Dan. Thanks for sharing.