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Archive 2016 · American Avocet

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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · American Avocet

This is a beautiful set Kirk. They are all outstanding IMO.

~George.

Mar 20, 2016 at 08:38 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · American Avocet

WOW fantastic

Mar 20, 2016 at 08:41 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · American Avocet

Kirk,
You had some great light on these, was going to go today (Sunday)
but the weather didn't cooperate

hope to see you there soon.

-Tim

Mar 20, 2016 at 11:21 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · American Avocet

Great shots! I love these birds. The one in flight is perfect!

Mar 21, 2016 at 12:15 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · American Avocet

A beautiful set ob images and an excellent job, Kirk! All come together beautifully: the light, the clarity, the bg the color tones and detail. And having a pretty and elegant subject makes it almost perfect

Socrate

Mar 21, 2016 at 11:08 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · American Avocet

Swanee2710 wrote:
Beautiful !

Thank you, really appreciate the compliment.

Kirk
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brimull wrote:
Beautiful bird. Excellent sharpness, exposure, and composition.

Brian M.

Thanks for the good words Brian, most appreciated.

Kirk
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pdmilesjr wrote:
Beautiful bird! Well done!--Paul

Thank you Paul, so glad you the images.

Kirk
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eyelaser wrote:
Gorge...wah! Beautiful shots, artfully photographed and processed.
Eric

Many thanks for the wonderful words my friend.

Kirk
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KCollett wrote:
These are quite good Kirk. The bird is a fave of mine too, and a real beauty. Well done.

Yes, these birds along with the Black-necked Stilts are so beautiful and a real treat to watch and photograph. Thanks for the kind and encouraging words Ken.

Kirk

Mar 21, 2016 at 06:34 PM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · American Avocet

Fantastic, Kirk! These are beautifully done, from concept to finished art (and they all qualify as that). An absolute pleasure to view. Glad you had a good day out doing what you love doing!

Thanks for posting.

Mar 21, 2016 at 06:42 PM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · American Avocet

mitesh wrote:
I always know that I'm going to see something special when I open a presentation thread by you, Kirk! This one certainly doesn't disappoint. I've never seen an avocet myself, but your images (in this thread as well as previous ones) convey a certain elegance about them through the combination of the bird's own beauty and the sense of serenity I get from your nicely blurred, soft backgrounds. Thanks for sharing these fabulous images from your favorite pond!

Mitesh,

Many thanks for your very kind words, they are greatly appreciated. You have described what we all attempt to do with our images, and that is to transport the viewer to see what we see from behind the camera, to look through these windows into nature and enjoy the experience. You do that with your photography as well my friend. I took about 750 images during this afternoon session and settled on these five to convey both the beauty of these birds in their breeding plumage, their feeding behavior, and the magical pond which is their habitat.

As for the nicely blurred and soft backgrounds, the shallow DOF at 700mm takes care of that as you know very well. I only run NR to the BG and never apply any gaussian on other type of blurring.

Thanks again and be well,
Kirk

Mar 22, 2016 at 01:27 AM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · American Avocet

1DXWannabe wrote:
Kirk:

Your photography gives the viewer an intimate view into the life of a beautiful creature that one would not normally get to experience. I can certainly see why this bird and this pond are some of your favorite subjects. Taken together at the correct time of day, they produce images of stunning quality! WOW! I love them all!

Cheers, CARL

Carl, your kind words are very encouraging and most appreciated. You have experienced and described exactly what all nature and wildlife photographers hope to achieve... "an intimate view into the life of a beautiful creature." I'm thrilled you enjoyed this set of images.

Kirk

Mar 22, 2016 at 01:35 AM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · American Avocet

Beautiful set. Great work, Kirk

Mar 22, 2016 at 02:22 AM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · American Avocet

I think these are some of the best images of avocets that I've ever seen. Gorgeous work, Kirk.

Sue

Mar 22, 2016 at 09:11 AM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · American Avocet

Awesome pictures, Kirk. superb detail. the flyby shot is amazing.

- Amit

Mar 22, 2016 at 09:39 AM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · American Avocet

#3 for me. You do avocets right!. We only expect the best!
Don

Mar 22, 2016 at 10:36 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · American Avocet

Love them all Kirk, Avocet is so beautiful with great details and very nice background

Mar 22, 2016 at 11:10 PM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · American Avocet

Beautiful shots Kirk. No.4 is my choice, the brown of water tones with the colours of the bird but all are great shots.

Jim

Mar 23, 2016 at 02:06 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · American Avocet

All beautiful shots. Love the composition and color.

Mar 23, 2016 at 05:11 PM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · American Avocet

Herb Houghton wrote:
Awesome set Kirk, very well done indeed.

Thanks a ton Herb, it was a fun afternoon.

Kirk
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kdacharya wrote:
beautiful eye level shots of a beautiful bird with creamy smooth background, amazing skill, Kirk

Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment, very much appreciated.

Kirk
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morris wrote:
These are a delight to view Kirk

Morris

So glad you enjoyed them Morris, thanks so much.

Kirk
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surgemaster wrote:
This is the definition of a beautiful set, Kirk.
Rex

Really appreciate it Rex.

Kirk
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louie champan wrote:
Superb work with these images Kirk.

Many thanks for the very gracious words Louie.

Kirk

Mar 23, 2016 at 07:58 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · American Avocet

I love seeing Avocets. Great set!

Mar 23, 2016 at 08:11 PM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · American Avocet

Nice low angle on these.

Mar 23, 2016 at 08:22 PM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · American Avocet

Beautiful avocet, Kirk. Love the detail, poses, and the background.

-Tam

Mar 23, 2016 at 09:25 PM

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