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Archive 2016 · American Avocet

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p.3 #1 · p.3 #1 · American Avocet

Beautiful series, Kirk. These are as good as it gets. Outstanding images of a great looking bird. If I got that low to take the shots, someone would have to bring in a crane to get me back up.

Mar 24, 2016 at 08:25 AM

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p.3 #2 · p.3 #2 · American Avocet

thomas_1950 wrote:
You got it going on Kirk. Those are some top-notch images as usual. Keep up the good work.

Thanks a million Tom, really appreciate the gracious words.

Kirk
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kwilliam8 wrote:
Kirk, what a fabulous set of images!
Keith W.

Most appreciated Keith, really glad you enjoyed the set.

Kirk
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brian_sp wrote:
outstanding Kirk, love them all, the colors, comps, details are excellent, beautifully captured

Many thanks Brian. Everything comes together so nicely at this spot< I just have to press the shutter.

Kirk
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birdied wrote:
Brilliant work as always Kirk !! I always look forward to your posts, such a treat.

Birdie

The feeling is 100% mutual Birdie... thanks so much for your generous words.

Kirk
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Karl Witt wrote:
There is nothing to offer from me on any crits that is for sure. You have adopted to PS very well my friend

Nice sharpness with the side profile type shots, nice coloring overall. Love the subject as well as the low level work Kirk, it all goes together nicely

For the heck of it what does a shot look like with the greens denatured? Might be fun to play with like tones throughout on one of these? Just a challenge for you to tinker with

Super beautiful, glad you and that pond are in harmony again!
Karl

Nothing

I still have things to learn in PS, but I'm finally getting fairly competent with it... as you know, the best images typically need minimal processing.

I'm always tinkering with color and contrast, thanks for the suggestion.

Most appreciated my friend. Hope you get out in the field again soon.

Kirk
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McMonkeyMcbean wrote:
These are special!

Thanks for the wonderful compliment, most appreciated.

Kirk
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kmunroe wrote:
a very nice set Kirk

Thanks Kenny!

Kirk

Mar 24, 2016 at 05:29 PM

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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · American Avocet

Kirk these are simply OUTSTANDING
Perfection
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Mar 24, 2016 at 07:37 PM

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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · American Avocet

phoenix7gtm wrote:
This is a beautiful set Kirk. They are all outstanding IMO.

~George.

Thanks so much George, I really appreciate the generous words.

Kirk
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hotrodjohn wrote:
WOW fantastic

Thank you John, most appreciated.

Kirk
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tfoltz wrote:
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

Thanks Tim... yeah the light was really good and the grass/reeds weren't too high yet. See you out there my friend.

Kirk
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mudlake wrote:
Great shots! I love these birds. The one in flight is perfect!

The birds are elegant, beautiful, and very cooperative... many thanks for the kind words.

Kirk
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Shasoc wrote:
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

Thank you Socrate. Everything comes together so nicely at this spot, all I have to do is press the shutter.

I'm afraid the grass/reeds will be way overgrown when the chicks arrive in May, preventing the low angle I cherish.

Kirk
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wonderer wrote:
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.

You are so kind, thank you so much for your very encouraging words, they are greatly appreciated. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed these images.

Kirk

Mar 25, 2016 at 02:32 AM

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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · American Avocet

These are stunners Kirk

Mar 25, 2016 at 08:21 AM

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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · American Avocet

kevinvo007 wrote:
Beautiful set. Great work, Kirk

Thanks so much Kevin, really appreciate it.

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

Sue

Wow, thank you so much for the very gracious words Sue, it means a lot.

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

- Amit

Most appreciated Amit, the flybys happen pretty frequently and this one has a great head angle and BG.

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

Hey thanks a million Don, I know you love Avocets as much as I do.

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

Many thanks for the wonderful words Thao.

Kirk

Mar 25, 2016 at 06:16 PM

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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · American Avocet

JimStock wrote:
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

Thank you for the very kind words Jim. I like #4 as well, it's shot from the exact same spot as the others, just slightly to the right and thus reflecting a different BG which is equally as pleasing IMHO.

Kirk
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jpelt78 wrote:
All beautiful shots. Love the composition and color.

Many thanks for the very generous words.

Kirk
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CaddisCO wrote:
I love seeing Avocets. Great set!

Thank you so much.

Kirk
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mikedec wrote:
Nice low angle on these.

Thanks Mike, most appreciated.

Kirk
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canon.eos30d wrote:
Beautiful avocet, Kirk. Love the detail, poses, and the background.

-Tam

Thanks Tam, really appreciate it my friend.

Kirk

Mar 26, 2016 at 01:14 PM

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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · American Avocet

HarveyGold wrote:
Beautiful series, Kirk. These are as good as it gets. Outstanding images of a great looking bird. If I got that low to take the shots, someone would have to bring in a crane to get me back up.

Hahaha

It takes me a LOT longer to get up now than it used to Harvey.

This pond is magical this time of year, all I have to do is be there and hammer the shutter.
Many thanks for the very gracious words Harvey, it is most appreciated.

Kirk
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Chris Schlaf wrote:
Kirk these are simply OUTSTANDING
Perfection
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HUGE thanks for the wonderful compliment and vote Chris... most appreciated.

Kirk
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Ted ellis wrote:
These are stunners Kirk

Thanks a million UT! Greatly appreciated my friend.

Kirk

Mar 30, 2016 at 06:23 PM

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