American Avocet and Chick

[James Salywoda]

American Avocet
Irvine, California

This was taken this evening and i was very happy when this chick decided to back out of the wing of the parent
The light was almost gone from my position but this younster did what I wanted well worth the wait.....:)

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC
1/400 F6.3 ISO 500
Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Ramon M. Casares]

Lovely scene, perfect light, amazing colours and saturation, details and situation also great, I just might have lef a bit more room to the right. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

so cute and nice image - the chick looks very funny with these giant legs ;)

[Krijn Trimbos]

This is perfect! The headturns, BG, habitat, poses, colours, light and comp all come together to create a wonderful image! Excellent job James.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the intimate mood, light, angle, details and eye contact.

[Stephen Stephen]

Imtimate family image here James. You patience was rewarded.

[Doug Brown]

It all works for me James. Nicely done!

[Sharna Lee]

Jim,
Excellent image. Nice and sharp, Very colorful, lovely bg. Well done.
I'm thinking of heading that way next week. Was this taken at the ponds?

Sweet capture.

Sharna

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Oh James I wish this were mine !!!! Just s superb capture of parent and baby. Congratulations on such an intimate , outstanding image. I love it !!!

[Grace Scalzo]

Sweet and lovely, James. A pleaure to view.

[Jeff Wear]

Great shot with terrific light James well done