Bird on the Beach...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[Diamond_Dog]

1. Beautiful, Peggy! I love it

You captured him at the exact right time.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Aw, thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

What a nice thing to say!

[magicarpet]

3. Must be very late in the day,... the shadow behind looks like an egret or a flamingo.

Very nice photo shoot.

[magicarpet]

4. How did you get that angle ?

It looks like you are hovering just above it in thin air. Do you own a helicopter ? Or was it a drone photo shot ?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thanks so much, my dear magicarpet!

The bird is facing west and I believe the sun was setting, or about to.

And to answer your other question, about my point of view: I was standing on our local pier, which gives me the proverbial birds-eye view! I've taken many shots from the pier and they generally work out. I've never used a drone.

[George McGovern]

6. Great Shot Peggy!

Love the shadow and the frozen surf. You gotta good pier!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thank you so much, my dear George!

I always feel very happy when I can catch the frozen surf. There's something magical about it.

The pier is a terrific spot, both for photographing from and for being the centerpiece in a photo!

[birdographer]

8. Such a cutie!

Great picture!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thank you so much, my dear birdographer!

That is high praise, given your outstanding bird photos!