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Archive 2016 · American Avocet

KirkB
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · American Avocet

One of my favorite birds at absolutely my favorite pond.

I'm so fortunate that the birds are always cooperative, and at this time of the year the afternoon light and BG's are magical. The POV is a bit higher than I normally get due to having to shoot over some grass and reeds at the edge of the pond.

D810 w 500 f/4 D AF-S (Non-VR) and TC-14E II @ 700mm on a monopod. Processed in PS CC

All C&C are greatly encouraged and most appreciated. Thanks for looking at what I love to do.

Kirk

1. 1/2500s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162806046/original.jpg

2. 1/2500s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162806083/original.jpg

3. 1/3200s f/7.1 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162806082/original.jpg

4. 1/3200s f/7.1 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162806081/original.jpg

5. Bonus Flyby from the morning session on the same day ~ 1/4000s f/6.3 at 500mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162812224/original.jpg

Mar 20, 2016 at 01:45 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · American Avocet

Beautiful !

Mar 20, 2016 at 01:53 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · American Avocet

Beautiful bird. Excellent sharpness, exposure, and composition.

Brian M.

Mar 20, 2016 at 04:25 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · American Avocet

Beautiful bird! Well done!--Paul

Mar 20, 2016 at 04:50 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · American Avocet

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!

Mar 20, 2016 at 07:41 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · American Avocet

Gorge...wah! Beautiful shots, artfully photographed and processed.
Eric

Mar 20, 2016 at 07:57 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 08:22 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 09:35 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · American Avocet

Awesome set Kirk, very well done indeed.

Mar 20, 2016 at 09:57 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 09:59 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · American Avocet

These are a delight to view Kirk

Morris

Mar 20, 2016 at 10:06 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 10:35 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · American Avocet

Superb work with these images Kirk.

Mar 20, 2016 at 10:39 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 10:43 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 02:34 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 03:13 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · American Avocet

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

Birdie

Mar 20, 2016 at 03:42 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · American Avocet

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

Mar 20, 2016 at 04:18 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · American Avocet

These are special!

Mar 20, 2016 at 05:04 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · American Avocet

a very nice set Kirk

Mar 20, 2016 at 05:24 PM

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