The last time I was here I met a photographer who mentioned that there is usually a lot of activity where the salt water and fresh water meet, so I started by taking the 3/4 mile walk to the area. This first group of shots were taken as I walked along the trail, which ran along Pacific Coast Highway.
When I got to where the salt water and fresh water meet I was hoping for more activity, but there was just nothing going on. I waited for a bit and caught a shot of this pelican and seagull flying just overhead.
This was taken as I walked back towards the parking lot and where the foot bridge is located. I he came across the water very fast, so I just quickly raised my camera and began shooting. This one is my favorite as his wings are just barely above the water.
I was very pleased with this shot. I did get a nice sequence of him coming in for a landing and this is my favorite out of the series. I shooting from the foot bridge when I took this.
The following four shots were taken from the foot bridge that crossed the water way.
This Egret was close to the shore and fishing. I got as close as I could and just waited and watched. I was hoping to capture him bringing up a fish, but I wasn't lucky on this venture. I just took some shots as he moved very slowing from one spot to the next. I was able though to get some shots of him taking off. I posted my favorite here below.
As the sun went down and got closer to the horizon this group of birds would fly from one spot to the next. I just waited for them to move to take these.
4 comments:
Amazing... they are all great photos!!
Jim, you snagged some wonderful images. The actions shots are great and the lighting is spot on. You found a nice spot with a lot of activity. This time of year makes it a challenge. Well done! You had better luck than I did when I was last there. Awesome!
Al
I really love the 3rd image, Jim. The DOF is just wonderful!
Wow! There are too many beautiful shots here to name them all! Great eye, Jim!! Just beautiful!
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