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Loving the water action on the Avo's buddy and the last frame better find a spot on the wall
Amazing detail in these Kirk and your techs are impressive as always! Clarity of #3 is mind blowing and the light for the opener is so fine bro!!!

Another outstanding series from the "pond" with some of the best stuff I've seen on the board this year

Tom



Mar 21, 2013 at 03:08 PM
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Superb set!!!!


Mar 21, 2013 at 05:30 PM
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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Pond Stars Part Deux


troylim wrote:
Sweet set, nice low angle!!!


Thanks so much Troy, really appreciate it.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · Pond Stars Part Deux


randysc wrote:
Nice low angle on these Kirk, BG's are beautiful. 1 & 7 standout for me Well done sir.

Randy


Most appreciated Randy, thanks so much for the very gracious words.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Plinian wrote:
Absolutely fantastic, Kirk!

Light, focus, behavior, all come together in an amazing way.

Greg


Many, many thanks for the very generous compliments Greg.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · Pond Stars Part Deux


KCollett wrote:
Super looking set Kirk. You nailed a bunch of winners here. #1 & #7 are my picks. Classic profiles.


Thanks so much Ken... the birds were most cooperative, I love when that happens.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Karl Witt wrote:
I need a new emoticon for this set my friend

#2 such a nice shot to the eye and bill I would be inclined to bring the crop further up the back for less distraction
#5 unique and I really like the element that forces my mind to see those eyes pop open!
#7 Fabulous Just fabulous Kirkster

I need to find me zone like this soon, sure is amazing to see at this angle.
Karl


Thanks Karl, so much appreciated my friend.
I really like #2 as is, one of my favorites in fact... but I certainly can see that a tighter crop could be even better... I'm trying it for sure.
Thanks for the love on the Avocet pics... they're so much fun to watch and shoot, it's actually pretty easy to always get some killer images.
As always, thanks for the very thoughtful and helpful feedback.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Pond Stars Part Deux


glennc wrote:
Detail and angle are super. Great set

Glenn


Thanks Glenn, very much appreciated.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:19 PM
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Killer set Kirk. You continue to prove that it doesn't require 500mm or larger lenses to acquire awesome shots like these.


Thanks for the very gracious words Herb, most appreciated... but I would still LOVE to bolt on a 500 someday.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:22 PM
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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · Pond Stars Part Deux


lowa2 wrote:
Can't believe I missed this set Kirk. WONDERFUL images, every one of them! I'm digging them all, but really REALLY like 5 and 7.

Images to aspire to

Charles


Thanks so much for stopping by Charles, so happy you enjoyed the set... and your very gracious compliments are most appreciated sir.

Kirk



Mar 21, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
All nits and crits Karl has a tat of that on his back

I'll give you nits
1 I like it just the way it is
2 my least favorite of the set, maybe the body blur is too much for me (talk about nits )
3 oh yeah baby!!!
4 looks like he is in the deep end of the pool. Cool to him so deep
5 love the sheath of water on the head
6 well titled
7 like this better than 6 but if this wasn't here 6 would be my favorite This one rocks Kruk

There you
...Show more

Hey buddy, many thanks for the good words and very thoughtful nits... much appreciated.
#2 is one of my favorites as-is, but several others have mentioned a tighter crop working better so I'm definitely going to try it... but hey... I'll take a ground rule double every time.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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p.3 #12 · p.3 #12 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Shasoc wrote:
Beautiful work, Kirk! Great angles and great isolation of the subjects. The images are clean and sharp and the bg are silky smooth.
While 3 and 7 are my favorites I'm with Tim about the second shot.
I really enjoyed the set
Socrate


Thanks so much for the overall kind words and feedback on #2 Socrate... even though I like it as-is, a tighter crop might very well make it more pleasing.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM
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p.3 #13 · p.3 #13 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Ed Robertson wrote:
And stars they are . Ed


Thanks Ed... they'll be glad to hear that praise from you.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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p.3 #14 · p.3 #14 · Pond Stars Part Deux


birdied wrote:
Where was I when these were posted . Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow Standing ovation

Nits -- only that I can't take shots like this .

Were you in a kayak or just laying on the ground?

Birdie


Oh thank you so much for your wonderful words Birdie, most appreciated.
This eye level photography is my favorite but it does take a toll as it requires lying on my stomach for long stretches and patiently waiting for the birds to eventually wander over to me.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Pond Stars Part Deux


K mueller wrote:
All of these are great! I Like the last few of the American Avocet and the water rollin' off his neck.

Kyle


Thanks for stopping by and for the very gracious words Kyle... most appreciated.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · Pond Stars Part Deux


eyelaser wrote:
Sick, sick, sick...did I mention...sick.
I think I'll stop posting birds!

Eric




Thanks a ton Eric... but these are easy compared to what you bring to us from Africa.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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p.3 #17 · p.3 #17 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Kirk,
These are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Charlie



Mar 22, 2013 at 01:49 PM
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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Thanks Kirk for sharing these amazing images!

Khai



Mar 22, 2013 at 02:00 PM
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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · Pond Stars Part Deux


acjd wrote:
Excellent work.


Really appreciate the wonderful compliment.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 07:34 PM
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p.3 #20 · p.3 #20 · Pond Stars Part Deux


Thang wrote:
Great collection Kirk! The last two are outstanding


Thanks so much Thang. Always a pleasure shooting next to you.

Kirk



Mar 22, 2013 at 07:35 PM
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