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Posted by Bill Whala on Wed May 19, 2004 10:58 pm

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American Avocet Recurvirostra americana

Location: Belmar Park.

You didn't think I'd let this motif theme go by without posting one of these, did you? :D

10D, 600/4 IS, 1/500 sec, f/8.0, Av @-2/3, Center-weighted average metering @ -2/3, ISO 200.

Comments and critiques are always welcome. Thanks for looking.
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by Alan Murphy on Wed May 19, 2004 11:23 pm
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Well Bill, thanks for stepping up for the Motif, and what better species than your favorite.

This is one of the best bird photos I've seen in a while.
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by E.J. Peiker on Thu May 20, 2004 12:02 am
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Wow - what a fantastic shot. It really shows the behavior and the difference in bill curvature between male and female really well.
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by Mike Wilson on Thu May 20, 2004 2:44 am
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Just about perfect Bill. Thought of you when I saw the motif coming up. Glad you didn't dissapoint us. Not many images of mating birds out there that folks want to show I guess. Hope all is well in the land of Belmar!! :lol: 8) 8) 8)
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by Carol Clarke on Thu May 20, 2004 3:22 am
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Oh Bill!! This is perfection indeed! I always think of you when I see an Avocet shot and this one raises the stakes to a higher level.

This is, without doubt, one of your VERY best shots of these gorgeous birds.

Stunning in every way. Congrats!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :)
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by LHays on Thu May 20, 2004 4:23 am
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I certainly agree with Carol. Your Avocet images are the best that I've ever seen and this one is as good as it gets.....just awesome. I'm still waiting to see my first Avocet.....impatiently, I might add.
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by Jim Urbach on Thu May 20, 2004 6:00 am
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Bill,

Beautiful capture. It looks like you're getting larger images of these avocets compared with a year ago.

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by AlexC on Thu May 20, 2004 6:13 am
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8) 8) 8) Killer light to boot!!!
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by cogard on Thu May 20, 2004 7:22 am
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Great shot Bill...love the lighting.
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by Greg Downing on Thu May 20, 2004 7:41 am
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Bill, this is just incredible! :shock:
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by AForns on Thu May 20, 2004 8:12 am
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A truly superior image.... Congratulations!!!!
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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu May 20, 2004 8:34 am
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Bill, a joy to behold.
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by Alan Melle on Thu May 20, 2004 8:51 am
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Wonderful! This is simply excellent.
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by DennisD on Thu May 20, 2004 9:06 am
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Bill, an excellent shot!
 

by Vincent on Thu May 20, 2004 9:15 am
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Wow...Bill, this is outstanding! I love the light.
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by Michael Wolf on Thu May 20, 2004 11:11 am
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Bill,

Add me to the "WOW" party.


Thanks for sharing.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Thu May 20, 2004 1:20 pm
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Bill,

Awesome shot. I like how the female has her head turned slightly toward you.
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nothing left to say.. just congrats!
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by Marc Oliver on Thu May 20, 2004 8:39 pm
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:D :D :D !

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by Wayne Nicholas on Thu May 20, 2004 9:12 pm
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Mark one up for the Avocet man. Stunning behavorial shot, Bill. Love it.
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