Godwit

[Phoenix]

Amazing visitors from across the world.

Godwit by Joanne, on Flickr

Godwit by Joanne, on Flickr

Godwit by Joanne, on Flickr

[eaglem]

Sharp and crisp with good lighting and DOF

[Phoenix]

Thank you Eaglem.

[kathiemt]

Gorgeous shots. Where did you see it?

[Phoenix]

Thanks Kathie. This one was at Mandurah Estuary.

[Alan]

Amazing photos too Jo - well done with the low POV and light

[Phoenix]

Thanks Alan, must admist.. Low POV is the only way to go with waders IMHO

[HansE]

Alaska Bird Makes Longest Nonstop Flight Ever Measured

Dave Hansford in Wellington, New Zealand
for National Geographic News
September 14, 2007
A female shorebird was recently found to have flown 7,145 miles (11,500 kilometers) nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand—without taking a break for food or drink.

I had to look it up. What an amazing little bird. So nicely photographed as well. Thanks Jo for sharing.

[Phoenix]

So glad you checked them out. They are truly amazing.

[seaslug]

Lovely shots Jo.

[Phoenix]

Thanks for the kind words Greg.

[Isac]

Have to agree with all above Jo. Lovely set. Good place to be for those shots (WA of course!) - well done.

[Phoenix]

We know which is the best state ... don't let those others know though.

[wigz]

Great shots with beautiful light and the low viewpoint works really well.

[Phoenix]

Thanks Wigs. The swamp makes it easier in some ways as there is no need to worry about annoying backgrounds...except for other birds photobombing.

[avkomp]

great shots. the eye level viewpoint and sweet light, what more can you ask for?

[Phoenix]

Dynamics... it needs more of something happening. :-)

[avkomp]

yes, but we take what we can get

[Phoenix]

Getting pickier and pickier. I think I might have enjoyed photography better when I thought my photos were really good! :-)

[Alan]

I know that feeling