Bird in Surf

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[MN2theMax]

1. Lovely!

Great picture! I love the little bird tracks in the sand and the long shadow. The way the sea foam splits the frame with a jagged edge.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thanks so much, my dear MN2theMax, and welcome to DU!

I thought the bird tracks were just amazing. It was an astonishing moment that allowed me to capture this. I smile every time I see it.

[3Hotdogs]

2. The receding surf exposes sand creatures which become lunch.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thank you, my dear 3Hotdogs! I didn't know that.

I see the birds pecking at the sand all the time, and I knew the sand holds their food, but I hadn't realized the wet sand really functions that way.

[Solly Mack]

3. I like that shot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thank you, my dear Solly Mack. ♥

[MLAA]

4. Beautiful! Great shot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks so much, my dear MLAA! ♥

[JDC]

9. Fantastic pic CaPeggy! I could use some beach time to be sure

This got me part of the way

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thank you so much, my dear JDC! So glad I could help. ♥ n/t

[Soph0571]

11. Simply splendid!

The shadows on the surf and the bird are amazing

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Thanks so much, dear Soph! ♥

I can hardly believe I took this!

[Hiawatha Pete]

12. K&R Well done - vivid details!

Who says you can't shoot from the dark side?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear Hiawatha Pete!

I wasn't even thinking of that when I took this! It was February 2006 and I was a complete novice.

I just knew I liked what I saw!