American Avocet

Gallery: AvianPosted October 14, 201432,767 views13 comments

I found this avocet involved in a dedicated preening session early one morning last spring at Malheur NWR in Oregon.

Canon MkIV; 600mm; 1/1600; f9; ISO 800; manual settings using spot meter; nearly full frame

I very much appreciate all your comments and suggestions. Thanks for looking!

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Tjie Poo on October 14, 2014 at 6:57 PM

It is a remarkable shot Ken ! The reflection is astounding. Great details and I like the warm morning colors. Congrats !

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 14, 2014 at 8:19 PM

Remarkable and beautiful, Ken. Well seen and well-executed.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 14, 2014 at 9:21 PM

Lovely symmetry in this reflection shot and pleasing color on the Avocet. The reflection band whites are on the verge of hot in the middle. Unavoidable probably, unless you bring the whites down as a group.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on October 14, 2014 at 10:11 PM

Wow, Ken. Just an excellent photograph, with the great reflection. I noted the reflection lines, as well, but not a big deal.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 15, 2014 at 1:37 AM

Ken,
It does not get much better than this, congratulations

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on October 15, 2014 at 12:52 PM

Spectacular image,Ken. Interesting pose, beautiful reflection and color. Very nice. Chet

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on October 15, 2014 at 1:34 PM

Wonderful image, Ken. The colors and reflected lines of the ripples on the avocet are captivating. I also enjoy seeing the symmetrical vegetation on the top and bottom. Surprised to see the avocets are still in their breeding plumage.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 15, 2014 at 1:56 PM

Excellent moment of the preening avocet, Ken

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 15, 2014 at 6:19 PM

Beautiful and interesting shot Ken, love the pose and reflection

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 15, 2014 at 6:34 PM

Outstanding Ken! Love the pose with the bill pointed straight up. Nice and sharp too.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 15, 2014 at 8:52 PM

I really like the position of the beak with this reflection Ken. Great job on the exposure and all techs overall look great.