The photo shows a Black-tailed Godwit just before landing. A fun fact about this bird is that it is the national bird of the Netherlands. Every year these magnificent birds return, transforming the Dutch polders into a real concert. They make a lot of noise, and call their own name: Black-tailed Godwit, Black-tailed Godwit! The photo was taken on a warm spring evening in May. The evening light creates a warm atmosphere and a soft feeling. In addition, the main subject, the bird, is well centered in the image. This makes the print an eye-catcher.
Hi, nice of you to look at my page! My name is Jorrik and I'm a fanatic nature photographer. I mainly photograph birds, but when I get another kind of animal in front of my lens I don't hesitate to take a picture of that too... Read more…