This is a superb interpretation of the wood theme. The only thing worse than getting too close to an animal protecting its young is to get between the baby animals and the parent, especially if it is a large mammal.
So amazing of photo. A prizewinning shot & lovely wood for the theme.
My word-verification is IKEA — this photo is sooooo NOT IKEA. Although I’ve bought many nice & functional wooden things from there.
An Oystercatcher keeps a wary eye on me, as its nest is behind the driftwood
Tour Downtown Auckland!
Umm … do ya call this sand in NZed!!
That splash of red is soooo effective and the driftwood looks like it is on the cusp of gobbling up said oyster catcher.
This is an image so full of textures, Lachezar, the driftwood not the least of them.
Thanks Julie,
There are nice sand beaches in NZ too :)
This is at the mouth of the Little Waihi estuary and is mostly crushed shells. The beach is a little bit further away:
http://www.aucklanddailyphoto.com/2010/01/13/at-the-beach-3/
wow, excellent post for theme day. this really has an artistic quality with the low perspective and the bird with the red beak. perfect!
They are quite aggressive or try to keep your attention away from the nest some times. I cannot be board with them.
Thanks Ben,
actually this one attacked me when I got too close. I had to throw sand to get it off me and of course run back..
This is a superb interpretation of the wood theme. The only thing worse than getting too close to an animal protecting its young is to get between the baby animals and the parent, especially if it is a large mammal.
A beautiful image absolutely ‘made’ by the bird and that gorgeous red beak. That driftwood has such wonderful textures and colours in it.
I love the texture of the driftwood but this time, I’m more in awe of the bird. What a fabulous red eye ring and beak!
And I’m glad you were able to escape unscathed from her attack!
Awesome shot , i like it !
What an excellent choice for the theme. Kudos!
So amazing of photo. A prizewinning shot & lovely wood for the theme.
My word-verification is IKEA — this photo is sooooo NOT IKEA. Although I’ve bought many nice & functional wooden things from there.
Forgot to say that from the thumbnail, the photo looks so dynamic, like a whale surfacing.
Great choice for the theme day! The picture is superb! Cheers, Lacho!