3 Spotted Sandpipers

[David_Schoen]

I think most avian photographers are out to capture one or perhaps two birds in one frame. It was a major challenge to find an image with only three of the same. This was however shot in July 2022, an unusual time to see these shorebirds in my location.

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This has minimal processing and no cloning. Other than cropping to about 50% of full frame and light adjustments, nothing else was done.

Technical Details

ISO 1000, 200-600+1.4 X at 840 mm, F 10, 2000th, Sony A1

[Gary_Minish]

Looks like 6 birds to me, David! Nice reflections and I like the panoramic crop. Exposure & details are also good. Good choice for the challenge.

[Mark_Seaver]

David, this is a fine look at this trio and their reflections. The rippled water around the leftmost bird is a nice extra bit.