Salty Birds Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

As my daughter and I were exploring Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake near sunset, the colors of the water and the way it had a two-tone look, along with the birds floating, made me want to take this shot. I'd never seen water this color before. I think the birds are coots, but was not able to get close enough to firmly identify them. I'm also not sure if coots ever float around in salt water.

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greg (2835) 2003-10-12 12:43

Really beautiful colours and contrasting textures. I'm afraid I think there's something missing, though. Maybe a bird or two flying nearer the camera - then it would be perfect.

cdewet (0) 2003-10-13 14:07

Man did I hunt to find this again - out of points and thought I'll come back - 9 pages!! Looks like "golden coots" - lovely golds, again alchemy at work like in Omar Khayam.

light (865) 2003-10-18 16:42

Really beautiful photo and colors,
nice view, nice fames, good composition, nice areas and textures! Very well done!

steeve (1493) 2003-12-26 7:16

This is different and refreshing. I would be tempted to crop the bottom and get the same proportion as the gold water part above. I really like this one David. Happy Hollidays.

krets (260) 2004-01-07 12:17

I've been to Antelope Island! What an incredible place. I'm going back to Utah in a couple weeks and I can't wait to snap more photos.

Excellent shot here, very relaxing.

Isabelle (9014) 2004-01-28 7:14

indeed, David, nature seems to be a vain woman, and she poses for you. :)