Today’s post features more of the same Spotted Sandpiper as in yesterday’s post, in the dunes off Beach 11, as a somewhat interesting study in front lighting vs. back lighting. It was the same, rather persistent bird, in the same location, seen (i) walking from North Pier Trail to the water’s edge at Beach 11, facing the morning sun (back lit subject), and (ii) walking back the same way, with the morning sun now behind (front lit subject):
More alternating shots of front lit and back lit:
Realistically, mostly with bird photography the lighting “is what it is” = do the best possible under the circumstances. But, successful results, sometimes better results, are possible under any conditions, especially if repositioning is possible and/or if there’s time to consider and adjust the exposure.