Sandpiper And Shells
This little sandpiper was taken on Sanibel Island in FL – one of my favorite places to photograph shorebirds.
The biggest problem with shorebirds is they like beaches – you know, kind of like people. And while they’re used to people walking by, they take on a whole different attitude when you start paying attention to them and pointing a camera their way.
It’s actually funny, and I have to believe the folks combing the beach at first light when I’m shooting have to wonder why I need such a long lens when they can walk within a few feet of these guys.
At any rate, the nice thing is that if you’re patient and get ahead of a group of birds, you can – generally – just wait for them to come to you. The moment you find yourself in pursuit, you’ve already lost. That’s the technique I used to capture the image of this guy. He stopped just long enough to pose for a photo, then off he went in search of another morsel to munch on.
The really sweet thing about Sanibel is the shells – it’s famous for them and there are millions scattered on the beaches. I think it really gives the photos captured there a unique look.
About Our Prints....
We currently sell both individual prints and completely framed and ready-to-hang prints. Our framed prints are professionally matted, mounted and framed.
Here's a sample of our basic mat and frame:
Framed prints purchased though us are generally a better deal than taking a loose print to your local frame shop since we have a pretty significant discount that we pass along to you. When you receive your print in the mail, it's ready to hang and even comes with the hardware for doing so.
Please note that if you'd like another type of print (canvas for example) or another frame style, we can certainly accommodate you, just use the contact us page and we'll customize the artwork to make it perfect for your home.
Warranty
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Signature
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Delivery
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Discounts
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