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Posted by KirkB on Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:26 pm

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This is from a late afternoon session last April at my favorite pond when the Avocets were in full breeding plumage. The Avocets feed by walking and sweeping their beaks from side to side... I hope this image gives a sense of that behavior. 

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:50 pm
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Great low angle and feeding behavior, Kirk!
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by KK Hui on Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:20 pm
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Excellent action captured and water flow around the neck, Kirk!
Love the split bg and water color too.
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Very nice Kirk, like the stream of water wrapping round the bird's neck, good light and colours in the water as well.
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by Carol Clarke on Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:40 am
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A lovely illustration of their feeding behaviour Kirk. Such elegant birds and a fine image!
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by Alan Bryant on Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:54 am
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Cracking image Kirk. Awesome angle, BG and subject behaviour

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by Gaurav Mittal on Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:54 am
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Excellent details on the Avocet and good timing on the feeding pose.
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by rbielefeld on Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:57 am
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Love the light, colors, action, and BG. Well done.
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Great action, Kirk!
Love how the water is around the neck!
Very well done..
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by Mike Umscheid on Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:40 pm
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Fantastic, Kirk. My favorite species to photograph at our local refuge in the warm season. Love the water action and how low you got.
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by MalcolmBenn on Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:12 pm
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Wonderful image Kirk, I particularly like the complimentary colours in the water and background.
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Sweet! Love the water action!
 

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I love getting shots like this of these beautiful males in breeding plumage. The water around the neck is totally cool and the colors of the bird and the BG are fantastic. Great work Kirk.
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Beautiful colors. And yes, the splashing water shows the action.
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by Tim Foltz on Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:43 am
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Nice one as per the norm for you Kirk, great low angle, sharpness, action and BG.

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by NiagaraMike on Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:12 pm
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Great late-day lighting, detail in the feathers and isolation of the subject. I like the squint as the bird splashes - gives the bird personality.
 

by Leighayres on Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:10 pm
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Awesome image. Love how the subject is isolated and at a low angle. No distracting BG - nice and soft.
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So elegant and beautifully done. I love the bg and the beautiful light and warm tones. Congrats on a well deserved EP Kirk!
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All the above, the water wrapping around the neck is awesome.
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Outstanding capture of my favorite species of bird!! Congratulations on you well deserved EP.
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