Marbled Godwit walking on mudflats - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA

Silhouette of a Marbled Godwit foraging on mudflats:

Marbled Godwit ( Limosa fedoa ) foraging - Hilton Head, South Carolina, East Coast, USA

This photograph was taken on my recent trip to the South Carolina. It is always fun to shoot at this particular location. At the right conditions, within and hour or two of shooting, one can add so many new type of photographs to his/hers portfolio. On pages 11 and 15 of my guide, I share tips how to prepare and get similar shots to this one.

As already mentioned in my previous posts, this place is simply magical! Incorporating the glittering wet sand with the bokeh circles in the foreground adds so much more interest to the scene, don’t you think?

Close-up of a Marbled Godwit walking on mudflats with bokeh circles in the foreground

If you are driving down to Florida this Winter or if you want to photograph shorebirds at the Hilton Head Island, I would highly recommend to check out my newest guide: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/shorebirds-hilton-head-island-south-carolina Here you will find a lot of information on how I photograph birds at this location. I share my strategy for morning and evening shoot, tips and tricks, lodging information, all that to give you a great start with the very first visit or to help you improve your photography if you are a regular there.

If you are interested in visiting this magical beach on Hilton Head Island, SC check out my information packed guide / ebook: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/shorebirds-hilton-head-island-south-carolina

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