purple sandpipers...

[mark richards]

went looking for these today,and almost stepped on them, these are normally in groups ,but many single birds about today, probable because of the strong winds..many hiding in gully's & small pools... purple sandpiper... by marksart2009, on Flickr
purple sandpiper... by marksart2009, on Flickr
purple sandpiper... by marksart2009, on Flickr

 

[Masked Bandit]

Hi Mark,

No2 is a great image, really placing the bird in it's ideal habitat....no fear!

Philip

 

[docholiday]

Great set, love no 2 would love to see it full screen

 

[Martyn...]

Cracking shots Mark ... that 2nd one especially

 

[turbotom]

Love #2, beautiful shot

 

[Deleted member 34016]

wow- what a cracking set

No2 stands out as the money shot for me

any exif available?

Les

 

[mark richards]

thanks all...mark...
Les... nikon 300mm f4
f/5.6
1/1600s
iso 400
af-area, dynamic 9 points...

 

[mex]

nailed it in #2,nice one mate! Ogmore?

 

[Roy C]

Very nice set Mark!

 

[RKC]

Very nice Mark, a pretty bird captured extremely well

 

[mark richards]

nailed it in #2,nice one mate! Ogmore?

yes mate..usual place, seems good numbers again...mark


thank you all....

 

[pragmatist]

Lovely birds, Well done!

 

[jm2]

Very nice set Mark, I was getting more shots of these great little birds myself yesterday.

 

[Paddysnapper]

Terrific set! No. 2 would have to be THE one for me!

 

[mark richards]

thanks guys....mark

 

[jerry12953]

Love no2.......

 

[DonnaM]

Wonderful shots Mark, No. 2 is a real stunner.

 

[AlanC]

#2 is a real eye catcher but they're all excellent.

 

[RJL2005]

Another vote for #2! Nice to see them back