Avocet Fly-by

[Frank McNamara]

Bombay Hook, DE yesterday at 8 AM - 1DIII - 400L 5.6 + 1.4xII - F8 - 1/1600

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[Robert Kimbrell]

Frank, Very cool to capture these birds like this , I haven't yet photographed any. The photo looks soft to me.

[Frank McNamara]

Thank you Robert.
The American Avocet is a rather uncooperative bird, always flying fast and landing beyond reach. The shot is sharp on a large monitor but I will not really know until I print.
Four hours each way and worth the hotel stay.
More here http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1244078/0#11832478

[hennieloots]

Hi Frank - I have never seen them in a group like this, never mind capturing it! I like the comp, but agree with Robert on the IQ visible on my monitor as well.
TFS
Hennie

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Frank,

Very neat capture of these guys in flight. I've got to agree with Robert and Hennie though, the IQ just isn't there. Was this a large crop?

Miguel

[Frank McNamara]

Gentlemen:
I promise to post better photos on November 7th.
Thank you :S3: