Changing of the Guard

Gallery: AvianPosted May 21, 2011105 views8 comments

Thursday I was at Bolsa Chica, lots of skimmer activity but totally overcast. One of the photographers said there were baby Avocets so I went a checked it out. There were about four pairs with a couple chicks each and one pair setting on eggs. I went back yesterday because the light was good until about 8:30 a.m. I got some great images but I wanted to post this one so I can say I posted a younger one than Sandy R. I captured these two changing who would set on the eggs. They would do this about every 40 minutes.
Cropped to 40% of full frame.

Comments are appreciated.

05-20-2011 8:00 a.m.
Canon 7D
EF 500 4.0L
Exp Comp = - 1/3
F/5.6
1/1600
ISO 320
Tripod

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dolph McCranie on May 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

A great photo. The DOF. focus and composition are excellent as far as I am concerned. Not only that, but the image tells a story.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 21, 2011 at 3:57 PM

A nice look at the "nest" of this pair Harry. I like that both of the birds are in similar positions. I might include a bit less of the FG and crop down from the top to eliminate the bluish line of "whatever it is" as it would make for a more unified presentation IMO. Just a couple of suggestions.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 21, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Harry, very interesting shot. New lens? Looking forward to shooting with you again soon.

Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 22, 2011 at 12:18 AM

LOL!~
I have never seen a nest, let alone eggs. I think those are just rocks you put there on purpose.

Seriously - a wonderful image and I'm sure looking forward to more from your series.
Really nice detail and nice environment. I was thinkibriefly that a larger crop would be nice, but in retrospect, I like this
just as it is.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Really cool behavioral image here. Nice colors and soft light. I does look like it could hold up to a tighter crop and make it a bit more intimate-like the moment itself.

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Comment posted by Robert Holguin on May 23, 2011 at 1:57 AM

Really love the interaction you captured. Great detail and great colors. Well done.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on May 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM

Very nice

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on May 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Nice shot. Quasi mirror image of both birds (except for size) works well. Agree with crop at top, would also help subjects look less centered.

lucy

Registered on February 25, 2011, 189 Posts, 1160 Comments