Friday, 11 January 2013

SkyWatch Friday - A wader sky

I just can't help it - here is another shot involving waders!

We may be able to record the sky in its many moods, but birds leave us in the shade when it comes to that most sky-full of activities flight.

This mixed flock of wader caught my eye a while ago - and I thought I see what it looks like in Black and White (what a silly name - but it does sound better than Shades of Grey!)


You can find more sky shots at SkyWatch Friday.

Enjoy the skies.
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24 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 January 2013 at 02:20

    Its a wonderful sight when birds take flight all at the same time and darken the skies with their silhouettes.

    Love this shot in black and white, Stewart.

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  2. Sylvia K11 January 2013 at 02:54

    A great sight indeed and a terrific capture! Have a great weekend, Stewart!

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  3. TexWisGirl11 January 2013 at 03:07

    cool shot in b&w. :)

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  4. Anonymous11 January 2013 at 03:16

    Great shot! Wonderful to capture them in a flock as they take off.

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  5. Arija11 January 2013 at 04:01

    Being so used to the magic of easily available colour, we forget the artistry that B&W offers.
    In this case, it gives a great deal of extra depth.
    Sheer photographic poetry.

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  6. NatureFootstep11 January 2013 at 04:04

    I envy you your sky. :)

    But I did see the first pair of Common Goldeneye today. :)

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  7. Anonymous11 January 2013 at 04:23

    Wow - fabulous shot!

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  8. Gail Dixon11 January 2013 at 04:42

    This is awesome! The b&w let's me focus on the bird action without getting distracted by color. Love it!

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  9. Tammy11 January 2013 at 07:45

    Nice shot Stewart! I really like the black & white!

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  10. DIMI11 January 2013 at 08:47

    Exellent shot Stewart!Great B/W!Have a lovely weekend!
    Dimi..

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  11. Carole M.11 January 2013 at 09:38

    a great 'action' shot Stewart, against the grey sky

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  12. Sally in WA11 January 2013 at 10:06

    Fantastic shot, and even better in B&W!

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  13. eileeninmd11 January 2013 at 10:47

    My kind of sky, filled with birds. Great capture, Stewart! I hope you are surviving the heatwave there. Have a happy weekend!

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  14. Kateri11 January 2013 at 13:25

    Love this in the black and white!

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  15. genie11 January 2013 at 13:29

    Maybe one of these days I will be able to get a shot like this. In the meantime I will just have to look at yours and others and be envious. Great shot. genie

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  16. Karen11 January 2013 at 14:23

    What a terrific flight shot Stewart, and I really like it in B&W,

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  17. Unknown11 January 2013 at 17:36

    Love this capture! Actually it is shades of grey, isn't it:)

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  18. Kusum11 January 2013 at 19:53

    Flock flying is just festive!

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  19. Heather Wilde11 January 2013 at 20:14

    Just love this picture. Findlay told me to have a look and I am so glad I did.

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  20. Anne (cornucopia)11 January 2013 at 21:41

    Wow! Great shot! This is fantastic.

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  21. Anonymous12 January 2013 at 04:26

    A frame full of feathered friends. I tend to ignore b&w on my camera, maybe I should get out of my comfort zone!

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  22. Brian King12 January 2013 at 10:43

    Fantastic shot, Stewart! I'm a big fan of B&W and this is really nice!

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  23. JDS13 January 2013 at 00:44

    Nice shot, and in my opinion the black and white adds an element of mystery that makes it "wall worthy."

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  24. Optimistic Existentialist13 January 2013 at 02:15

    What a beautiful shot! I love the photographs on this blog.

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