A pair of Western Sandpipers forages on the beach at Bolivar Flats last week. Being able to observe these tiny birds from this low perspective (beach panning—laying flat on the sand with a long lens and camera on a frisbee) makes all the difference in being able to capture such a unique photograph. Even the roiling surf dissolves into nothingness. Only the Sandpipers, their reflections, and just a hint of the horizon make them appear isolated although a half dozen of their flock are just out of view on either side. I first tried this technique about 8 years ago and although at first I refused to try, once I did, I was hooked. It is now my favorite way to photograph birds.