American Avocet

[Bill Dix]

Catching the late afternoon light at Baylands in October. The toes together made me think of a leaping Nureyev. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 700mm, ISO 1250, 1/2500s @ f/6.3 manual, gitzo and mongoose.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Nailed it Bill! Gorgeous light, nice exposure, and KILLER pose. Not sure I'd change a thing.

[dankearl]

Really nice light!
Great pose and attractive BG.

[Holger Leyrer]

Fantastic shot. The wing pose and light is beautifull.

[vishaljadhav]

Dream light, the wing position is perfect,
IQ is superb and the composition is lovely, i won't change a thing this is superb

[gail bisson]

This is awesome Bill.
The light and the pose are excellent. I could see abit off the LHS but otherwise no nits and am very impressed,
gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Way to go Bill, this looks great!! I wouldn't mind seeing the subject a tad lower in the frame but certainly not a deal breaker. Very nicely done.

[Arthur Morris]

Bill, Your continued improvement stuns me as does this image. Yes to a small crop from the bottom. Techs, pose, and BKGR all killer. Where?

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. Artie, this was at Palo Alto Baylands last month.

[Dave Johnson]

Very nice capture Bill. The light is lovely here. Agree with the crop suggestions although I like it as is.

[Richard Flack]

Brilliant shot Bill!

[Karl Egressy]

Great incoming flight shot in beautiful light, Bill.

[David Salem]

One to be proud of Bill. Not that easy and you did very well. Love the light and the pose with a great HA and nice BG. Well done with with this IF shot.