Haven from the Storm
These Least Sandpipers, the smallest of all sandpipers (14 cms long), are huddled together on the beach during a terrific wind storm on the east coast of Vancouver Island off Canada’s west coast. Image captured on a Nikon D300, Nikon 600 mm lens on a Gitzo 1325 tripod, F6.3. 1/800 sec, ISO 250.
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RickF
Great capture!
David Friederich
Thank you, Rick.
Fremme
great capture you have here, what ugly weather we are having on the west coast
David Friederich replied
The ugly weather allowed for a great capture here. Thank you for your comment, Fremme.
jacqi
Sweet little things and great camouflage.
David Friederich replied
They are so sweet, yes! And as you point out, their camouflage is fabulous. In fact, with the naked eye, they are almost invisible.
mmills3080
great capture, adorable little birds!
David Friederich replied
They are very adorable, Michelle. You would love them.
David George
Very nicely done, the 600 with the D300 is a nice combo. Great job David
David Friederich replied
It is a very nice combo, with crisp results like this one. “thank you David.
PPV247
great work David.
David Friederich replied
Thank you. I love this one.
Lucindawind
fantastic photo of them .. I never got any out there this close
David Friederich replied
Oh Elaine, I am glad you like this one, because I love this picture of these sweet birds huddled together during the storm.
David Clark
wonderful photo – great technical shot but also the pipers actually look a bit scared of the storm – really well done – dave
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Dave. I really love this picture for reasons you cite in your comment.
Laurie Puglia
just incredible!
David Friederich replied
I am sorry, I didn’t see your comment before now. I am appreciative.
lcbirder
It’s amazing how far these little creatures go. We have them in the winter in Florida. Nice shot. Elsa
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Elsa. I love these little birds. I am glad you commented.
steppeland
Marvellous capture! I love the soft earth tones in this pic!
David Friederich replied
Oh thank you very much. This is a personal favorite of mine.
rodeorose
Terrific shot of these lovely birds.
David Friederich replied
I’m sorry it took me so long to respond to your lovely comment. Somehow I just missed it. Thank you so much, rodeorose.
DanielTMiller
Beautiful shot, I’ve tried to photograph stints in the past but never succeeded, makes me want to keep trying.
David Friederich replied
Yes, keep trying, Daniel. Persistence and patience are important qualities to have in wildlife photography. Eventually, you will be rewarded, I am sure. Thank you for your comment. I am glad you like this image.