Dunlin
Dec 12, 2017 18:49:13 #
Last week I traveled north from Seattle to Fir Island where the Dunlin congregate in large flocks when the tide is right. When you find them they will often, to escape a raptor, take off in large numbers creating patterns in the sky that are amazing and hard to describe. Natural fireworks is as close as I can get. These photos do not do the phenomena justice but I hope they give you some sense of the magic. It is quite a sight to see live and in person.
Dec 12, 2017 18:53:49 #
Dec 12, 2017 19:09:38 #
Your photos are fantastic, with great light and detail. The series is particularly effective as you've shown them from distance to closer. Excellent!
btw, I just saw your October Seattle at night series. Quite stunning. I see that over 30 people responded, but you didn't acknowledge the comments. Hope that was just an oversight.
btw, I just saw your October Seattle at night series. Quite stunning. I see that over 30 people responded, but you didn't acknowledge the comments. Hope that was just an oversight.
Dec 12, 2017 19:11:15 #
This is known as a murmuration, and it is indeed fascinating to watch. I have only seen it with starlings so I learned something today. 
Edit: prior to your post I had never heard of a Dunlin.
Edit: prior to your post I had never heard of a Dunlin.
Dec 12, 2017 19:34:54 #
Dec 12, 2017 19:53:23 #
Linda, I am always appreciative when fellow photographers view and comment on my photos. My sincere apologies. No disrespect was intended in any way. I guess I just personally feel like multiple thank yous are annoying. But a couple of thank yous along the way would have been nice and appropriate on my part. Thanks for calling me out. Chris Picard
Linda From Maine wrote:
Your photos are fantastic, with great light and detail. The series is particularly effective as you've shown them from distance to closer. Excellent!
btw, I just saw your October Seattle at night series. Quite stunning. I see that over 30 people responded, but you didn't acknowledge the comments. Hope that was just an oversight.
btw, I just saw your October Seattle at night series. Quite stunning. I see that over 30 people responded, but you didn't acknowledge the comments. Hope that was just an oversight.
Dec 12, 2017 20:32:48 #
Dec 12, 2017 20:39:17 #
Good question. Not certain I can answer it. But what comes to mind are multiple sheets drying on a close line in a moderate wind.
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
What did it sound like?
Dec 12, 2017 21:00:48 #
Nice set! Linda hit the nail on the head mentioning the shots from a distance and up close. Very cool perspective! Gary
Dec 12, 2017 22:37:22 #
Nice set. By the way, I always acknowledge every comment made on every photo I post. It takes a little time but I feel it is appropriate to thank people for the time they spend viewing my images. This is not a put down of you, just a thought - please don't take offense.
Dec 12, 2017 22:45:52 #
saxman71 wrote:
I guess I just personally feel like multiple thank yous are annoying.
I feel the same way as far as saying 'thank you'. Thanks all, with a specific response where warranted makes more sense to me.
On a different note, I love seeing the Dunlin. I used to watch their shows at Jones Beach in NY.
You really captured them well.
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Dec 12, 2017 23:52:11 #
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Dec 13, 2017 05:46:40 #
saxman71 wrote:
Last week I traveled north from Seattle to Fir Island where the Dunlin congregate in large flocks when the tide is right. When you find them they will often, to escape a raptor, take off in large numbers creating patterns in the sky that are amazing and hard to describe. Natural fireworks is as close as I can get. These photos do not do the phenomena justice but I hope they give you some sense of the magic. It is quite a sight to see live and in person.
Great set saxman.
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