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KirkB
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


These are from a late afternoon session at my favorite pond. Beautiful to see the birds in their breeding plumage, and love is in the air for sure.

Conditions at the pond are not allowing me to get as low as I would like just yet, I'm hoping the water will recede enough by the time the chicks hatch.

All captured with the D500 and 500 f/4D AF-S on a monopod. Processed in PSCC. Exif intact.

Thanks so much for looking at what I love to do.

Kirk







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4. The moment immediately after mating.

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6. The BNS's immediately after mating.

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7. Dowitcher

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Apr 28, 2017 at 04:30 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Beautiful images, Kirk. For sure you will be busy photograph their chicks soon.

-Tam



Apr 28, 2017 at 04:33 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Beautiful images! I especially like the avocets!
Keith W.



Apr 28, 2017 at 04:53 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Amazing clarity


Apr 28, 2017 at 05:19 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


I am always amazed at how you are able to capture the grace and beauty of these birds. Wonderful work Kirk, truly enjoyable .

Birdie



Apr 28, 2017 at 06:57 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


I really like the avocets, great shots!
Bob



Apr 28, 2017 at 07:10 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


The overall IQ in these images is outstanding, excellent job.


Apr 28, 2017 at 07:16 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


You've got a good pond. Well done, Kirk.


Apr 28, 2017 at 07:34 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


very nice images Kirk


Apr 28, 2017 at 08:52 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Excelent set Kirk. 3 and 4 are my picks

Morris



Apr 28, 2017 at 08:58 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Top notch shots Kirk ~ Ron


Apr 28, 2017 at 09:47 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


beautifully done, Kirk.If you have such birds in your back yard, you do not need to go anywhere.


Apr 28, 2017 at 10:55 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Many great shots Kirk!


Apr 29, 2017 at 03:47 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Beautiful set of photos. Great lighting of nice subjects. Thanks for sharing.




Apr 29, 2017 at 07:08 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Absolute precision here my friend!

Stunning details and I am enjoying the dynamics of light and range here on the whites to black. You really seem to hold a secret to displaying the details in your whites. Superb work Kirkster, lovely lovely lovely!

Karl



Apr 30, 2017 at 08:10 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


As always, I am jealous of your long legged birds; (can I say that!!).
Don



Apr 30, 2017 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


canon.eos30d wrote:
Beautiful images, Kirk. For sure you will be busy photograph their chicks soon.

-Tam


Thanks so much Tam... I'm really hoping for a few good afternoon sessions with the chicks this year.

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kwilliam8 wrote:
Beautiful images! I especially like the avocets!
Keith W.


Thank you Keith, most appreciated.

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RandyR wrote:
Amazing clarity


Thanks Randy!

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birdied wrote:
I am always amazed at how you are able to capture the grace and beauty of these birds. Wonderful work Kirk, truly enjoyable .

Birdie


Thank you for the very kind words Birdie... the birds do all the work and make it so easy, I just fire away on the shutter.

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Bobg657 wrote:
I really like the avocets, great shots!
Bob


Most appreciated Bob.



May 01, 2017 at 04:58 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Lovely images Kirk


May 01, 2017 at 04:59 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


Kirk, sweet set my friend. Great angles and details.

-Tim



May 01, 2017 at 11:54 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Avocets & Black-necked Stilts


louie champan wrote:
The overall IQ in these images is outstanding, excellent job.


Thanks so much for wonderful words Louie, most appreciated.

Kirk
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psharvic wrote:
You've got a good pond. Well done, Kirk.


It's magical this time of year. Thanks so much for your kind words.

Kirk
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kmunroe wrote:
very nice images Kirk


Really appreciate it Kenny.

Kirk
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morris wrote:
Excelent set Kirk. 3 and 4 are my picks

Morris


Many thanks Morris.

Kirk
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surfnron wrote:
Top notch shots Kirk ~ Ron


Thanks a ton Ron, most appreciated.

Kirk



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