Black-necked Stilts

Gallery: AvianPosted April 23, 201096 views5 comments

I made this photo last spring near Malhuer NWR. This is the cool little dance the couple performs after copulation. I'm eagerly looking forward to returning to Malhuer next week.

All your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Canon 40D, 600mm & 1.4x, ISO 640, 1/1600 @ f7.1

Ken Archer

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5 comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 23, 2010 at 9:55 PM

Very touching momnet captured Ken. Great colors and detail as well.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 23, 2010 at 11:35 PM

Nice interaction, Ken. The whites in the female don't show much detail, but that may be more dof than exposure. It's a bit tight in the frame, but not bad. Have fun next week!

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on April 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM

a nice moment well-captured, Ken. good detail in the blacks, not a whole lot in the whites, but they don't look blown, and nice bright legs. I wish the female's eye showed just a bit more. Have fun with them this spring!

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 24, 2010 at 11:41 AM

Necking! Love the behavior you captured, but do wish for an eye on the other bird. The crossed bills are cool. Sharon

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on April 24, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Ken,
very nice interaction so well captured.

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