Long-billed Curlew

[Bill Dix]

• Bill Dix
• © Bill Dix 2013; All Rights Reserved
• Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows

From Moss Landing State Beach just before sunset several weeks ago. Most of the shorebirds had congregated on a low-tide mudflat with the setting sun behind them; but a few of these guys wandered up onto the beach allowing me to get the sun behind me. This one practically walked into my lap. I believe he must be a juvie; his bill, although long enough, isn't as absurdly long as the adults. 87% of full width. The beach was amazingly clean requiring only a tiny cleanup; some rotation and levels; NR & USM. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 500f4, ISO 800, 1/640s @ f/7.1 manual.

 

[Vivaldo Damilano]

This is a very cool frame Bill, love the raised foot and sandy beak. The low angle is perfect, love the light, nicely done.

 

[MohsenVahedipour]

Very lovely light & pose Bill. Nice shooting angle & composition. TFS

 

[Dan Busby]

Pretty much perfect for me Bill. Nice low angle, great techs, nice smooth background and sweet lighting. Beauty.

 

[Mervyn Marsh]

Hi Bill,
this is one awesome photo, love this bird and the pose.
Cheers,
Merv

 

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice light and feeding pose. I like the sand breaking at bill tip and the fact the mandibles are slightly ajar.

 

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Bill! I like the low angle, IQ, exposure, pose and composition.

 

[Carl Walker]

Very nice image Bill. Nice low angle with great light and super BG.

 

[David Salem]

Very nicely lit and the feather detail stands out in this fine image. The FG and BG look great as they blend together. Nice feeding pose too. Well done

 

[Satish Ranadive]

Bill Sir,
Spectacular image. Wonderful lights, nice low angle, beautiful colors and very very nice composition.Love the feeding pose.

Regards,
Satish.

 

[Ken Hadfield]

Superb image captured in lovely light. Complimentary BG adds a lot to the image.

 

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the comments.

 

[Grace Scalzo]

Just beautiful in its simplicity, Bill. Lovely color tones.

 

[Bill Dix]

Thanks Grace.

 

[shane shacaluga]

Agree with the above comments. Superb shot

TFS