Marbled Godwits

I do enjoy the beauty of the Marbled Godwits often found at Tokeland, but I also find it frustrating trying to get a good picture of them because they are so crowded together that it’s nearly impossible to get all of the birds in the frame in focus.

Marbled Godwits in Flight

And how do you crop a shot of them without leaving spare body parts littering the scene?

Two Godwits Landing

Trying to get a good group portrait reminds me of trying to get a shot all eight grandkids with a smile on all their faces.

Marbled Godwits on Shoreline

Impossible!

Which is just enough to keep me trying.