Avocet / 3000th Post

[Joe Senzatimore]

For my 3000th I thought I would post one of my all time favorite birds. Not as good as some of the other Avocets I have seen here , but it was my only opportunity, to date , to photograph this elegant bird.
Hope to get a few more chances somewhere along the line , perhaps with some better light.

800 ISO F5.6 at 1/4000th
600 f4 with 1.4 TC

[dankearl]

Congratulations Joe and a very fine 3000th post it is.
A very look at an Avocet, a model pose, very nicely exposed and very attractive pastel colors.

[Richard Unsworth]

Agreed, fine shot indeed and hearty congratulations on this big achievement!
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[Melissa Groo]

Congrats, Joe, what a milestone! And lovely image to mark it. Such a beautiful bird indeed and I love the pose you have captured. I like how the blues of the legs go so well with that blue background. Might like a touch more room behind the avocet. Wonderful portrait.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hey Joe, congrats on 3K!! Your participation on BPN has been much valued.

Very nice bird, I like the vertical comp you chosen here. Nice and sharp. Maybe a little too blue as far as WB goes, at least on the subject. I fine image overall...and here's too 3K more posts:S3:

[Randy Stout]

Joe:

A big congrats to you on your milestone. Lovely bird, yes a bit cool and a little tight, great pose.

Cheers

Randy

[Grace Scalzo]

Congrats on 3,000 Joe. This is a lovely way to celebrate...nice blue legs and head angle. Looking forward to 3,000 more.

[Dan Brown]

Congrats on 3K, Joe! Very nice portrait!

[Jim Crosswell]

Congratulations on your 3K milestone. I like the pose, sharpness and HA. I find it a little tight and a little grainy at the top. Still a beauty as presented Joe.

[David Salem]

One of my favorite birds also. Good exposure and details. Classic pose. Congrats on 3000 posts.

David

[Bill Dix]

Yes, they are beautiful birds. Congratulations on capturing him, and on the milestone! Great pose, exposure, bg. Well done! (Maybe just a tad tight for my taste.)

[Karl Egressy]

Congratulations on a milestone, Joe. You celebrated this event with a beautiful picture.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Congrats on the 3k!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Joe, a huge congrats on your milestone, and thanks for your participation on the site. Love the stately pose, and nicely seperated from the water BG. Agree on a little more room behind, infact trying a horizontal comp will work too. :w3

[Sachin Saraf]

Congratulations Joe...They are beautiful birds and you certainly captured wonderful pose here...Lovely exposure and it stands out nicely from BG.