Purple sands

[squidfish]

Hi

Now I have posted some fish shots I don't feel so bad about posting some more bird shots. I have been taking a few pictures of Purple Sandpiper recently but couldn't work out where they get their name from as under cloudy skies they look anything but purple

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/pursand5.jpg

However, when the sun shines and you squint at them there is a hint of purple on the wing feathers

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/ps1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/pur9.jpg

The other bird I have had a go at this week is the Sanderling which are quite tricky because although not particularly shy they whizz around like a roadrunner strapped to a rocket.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/san1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/san3.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/san2.jpg

Cheers

Rich

[phishphorphun]

As always, great Rich.

You know, I think I see a faint tint of purpleish tones to that sandpiper. It is faint, but I think it is there.

So, you think that one thread of fish pix will be enough to excuse you and to share more bird photos for a while...:-/ I think not.:badgrin: You are going to have to spend a little more time in the house with the camera and tanks before you start venturuing out to the marshes too soon.;)

[paradise]

Bobby, his lens is so long, he has to open the windows and shoot from the neighbor's yard to shoot his tanks :) :)

Nice job, Rich

[squidfish]

LOL...lucky I have such accomodating neighbours :)

Cheers

Rich

[alanhill]

Are purple sandpipers more purple in summer plumage? The first shot is lovely: perhaps dull light suits these birds. On the other hand sanderlings are my favourite waders, these photos are excellent - particularly the first which has the focus spot-on and a typical dynamic posture - they are never still. People always say that they move like clockwork toys, which is exactly right and I always think of them in little groups, pattering around in all directions - now that's a challenge for any photographer :)

Alan