The first time I saw a Black-Necked Stilt I was amazed that such a bird would exist. They have easily become my favorite shorebird. Being all black and white, however, they can be a significant challenge photographically. In sunlight, it's very hard to keep detail in both the white and black feathers. And with all black eyes, it's also hard to get a little catch light in the eyes to separate them from their black feathers. Here are some of my favorite photos of these wonderful and beautiful shorebirds.
NIce photos. I love the Stilts too. They're pretty alien-looking creatures, but they walk that fine line between grace and fragility too well to not admire them. I really like how you caught the eye in that last photograph, and how its legs seem to be making an equilateral triangle. In fact, more than any other bird I think the Stilts take the geometry of the natural world and put it to the test with their crazy legs. Thanks for sharing.
NIce photos. I love the Stilts too. They're pretty alien-looking creatures, but they walk that fine line between grace and fragility too well to not admire them.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you caught the eye in that last photograph, and how its legs seem to be making an equilateral triangle. In fact, more than any other bird I think the Stilts take the geometry of the natural world and put it to the test with their crazy legs.
Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful captures. I think this is the first time I've seen these birds.
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