Little Big Bird

I normally like to photograph shorebirds at ground level. However, I often have a hard time getting back up at my age. Since the tiny Sanderlings dart with the constant motion of the wave action at gently sloping shores, I had to shoot as quickly as possible.

Against the backdrop of the receiding surf, I captured this lone Sanderling in the late afternoon sunshine. Consequently, the little bird cast a big shadow thanks to the sharp angle of the setting sun.

“Little Big Bird” is my Photo of the Week.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

Writer, marketer, columnist, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, township trustee, converted Anabaptist, community activist, my life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

4 thoughts on “Little Big Bird”

Lovely—thanks, Bruce!

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Fun! I loved the caption! I think every year, I wonder how I can improve on my captions! I got up after coming home from a week’s vacation, wondering how I am going to get back to normalcy, thinking about the New Year, etc. I confess, I scanned down through my Word Press Reader, and decided to at least click on, and read your blog, leaving the others for some other time! I do love reading your writing and enjoying your photos! Keep it up!

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Bruce Stambaugh says:

January 4, 2019 at 7:00 am

Thanks so much, Marland. Your comments mean a lot to me given your photographic expertise.
Bruce

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1. marlandphotos says:
  
  January 5, 2019 at 4:50 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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