Southern Scrub-robin Drymodes brunneopygia April 14th, 2017 Wyperfeld National Park, Big Desert, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Canon EF 500mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender
Double-banded Plovers Charadrius bicinctus April 2nd, 2017 Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Canon EF 500mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender
Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica April 5th, 2017 Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Canon EF 500mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender 2017 was the first year I visited the Rhyll Inlet, a place which very quickly became a favourite location of mine. The Inlet is a well known wader roost, including for some of our less abundant waders, such as this Bar-tailed Godwit. On this particular Autumn evening in April, the combination of a rising high tide & setting sun made for a spectacular scene with beautiful light. Although I usually prefer more direct eye contact in my images, for this particular photo I really liked having the bird appear to be gazing out into the ocean. The gorgeous golden sunset really lit up the birds plumage, which is complimented by the dark tones of the deep blue ocean. Look closer & notice the single strand of seaweed wrapped around the birds leg; the foam of the tide washing along the sand bank & the sea spray it creates. This image conveys a real sense of peace for me & I am instantly taken back to one of my favourite places to visit each time I view it.
