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Rock Sandpiper
Nome, Alaska a breeding Rock Sandpiper.
Location
Nome, Alaska
Date taken
6/2012
Scientific name
Calidris ptilocnemis
Equipment used
Canon
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Opus Editor
Supporter
Did you place that flower there Josh :-O That just uplifts this picture from great to superb!

A lovely bird this.
 
Supporter
Gorgeous picture of this sandpiper. Beautiful lighting, composition, focus, feather detail, eye contact, setting, and complimentary background. First-rate Josh!!!
 
Delia, The flower was actually growing there. There were three flowers in the group, but I cropped out the rest to get a closer view of the bird. He was feeding right through them so i upped the f-stop and wistled to him to get him to look up at the right time. Thanks for the kind comments.
 
Opus Editor
I've added this outstanding photo to the Opus article. Many thanks for your fine contributions.
 

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