Black-necked Stilts, As Graceful As Ever
Mar 4, 2020 14:52:14 #
These common waterbirds are very photogenic.
As usual, it was a gray day with lots of clouds. In addition, in this area, they are constantly burning harvested fields adding to the grayness and fouling all the air. Although it is a beautiful area, the powers that be have allowed the area to be in an almost constant state of air pollution. (Colusa NWR)
As usual, it was a gray day with lots of clouds. In addition, in this area, they are constantly burning harvested fields adding to the grayness and fouling all the air. Although it is a beautiful area, the powers that be have allowed the area to be in an almost constant state of air pollution. (Colusa NWR)
Mar 4, 2020 15:09:15 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
I love these. One by itself is striking. The set is amazing. Needs a gallery wall.
Mar 4, 2020 15:21:35 #
scallihan wrote:
I love these. One by itself is striking. The set is amazing. Needs a gallery wall.
Thanks so much, scallihan. Nice to hear from you!
Mar 4, 2020 15:43:33 #
Mar 4, 2020 15:57:33 #
GeorgeK wrote:
Photogenic birds, indeed and a lovely treatment of them.
Thanks for your kind words, George!
Mar 4, 2020 17:01:02 #
Mar 4, 2020 18:19:47 #
Really nice! Very appealing. I have seen a bird very similar to this along the shore here, but only that one day. I will have to dig around for my photos of it, and see if this is what it was.
Mar 4, 2020 18:39:23 #
kpmac wrote:
Beautiful, Katy. I would try them in black and white, too.
Thanks, Ken. I will try it but I would miss those coral red legs!
Mar 4, 2020 18:42:27 #
fergmark wrote:
Really nice! Very appealing. I have seen a bird very similar to this along the shore here, but only that one day. I will have to dig around for my photos of it, and see if this is what it was.
Thanks, fergmark. They are very talkative and can be in large and small groups, here. Once we saw a group of about 10 discover a dead comrade. Each one went to investigate it separately, loudly chattering, over and over. They were very, very upset.
Mar 4, 2020 18:58:17 #
Impressive set, Katy, the grey day added drama to your excellent captures!
Mar 4, 2020 19:12:26 #
These are really neat shots, Katy. Love the angularity of their legs.
Mar 4, 2020 20:15:42 #
UTMike wrote:
Impressive set, Katy, the grey day added drama to your excellent captures!
Thanks, Mike. I guess the grayness makes them a bit unique.
Mar 4, 2020 20:16:18 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
These are really neat shots, Katy. Love the angularity of their legs.
Thanks so much, Carol. I love the legs, too.
Mar 4, 2020 20:19:31 #
Mar 4, 2020 20:44:52 #
Bill_de wrote:
The high contrast treatment really works with these birds. Wonderful set Katy.
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Nice to hear from you, Bill! Thanks.
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