Shorebird Smorgasbord

Posted by Brett B. on Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:31 pm

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I thought I would post something different, or at least uncommon to this forum. As the peak season for migrating shorebirds draws to a close here in Delaware, I was out looking for red knots, without any luck, and the composition of some of the horseshoe crabs on the shoreline caught my eye. As I am trying to shoot with a more 'editorial eye' these days, I thought these images would work well alongside my shorebird images. For those who may not be aware, horseshoe crab eggs are the main food supply for the overwhelming majority of migrating shorebirds every spring, and the Delaware Bay is the best place for the birds to find this delicacy.

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by Dennis Olivero on Wed Jun 09, 2004 2:01 pm

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Excellent image! Very nice comp, like the crashing wave in the background. I agree it will go well with shorebird images..

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by Lerkes on Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:14 am

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Brett - why is that crab standing on his head? Very nice shot, as usual.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:09 am

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I think compositionally, this is one of your best Brett!!

Excellent shot!!

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by Brett B. on Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:58 am

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Lerkes wrote:Brett - why is that crab standing on his head? Very nice shot, as usual.

The crabs have a tendency to get turned over on their backs. The one you see here is trying to upright itself.

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by bobsmith on Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:20 pm

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Brett,

I agree, this is a change of pace! I like the foreground, with the sand and the colored rocks/shells/ whatever! The crab on its head really sets off the rest of the image.

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