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Katie Rupp
08-22-2008, 04:05 PM
Maybe Alfred knows!:D I'm guessing that this is a juvenile male American Avocet based on the "cinnamon wash" on the head and neck and straight, not upcurved bill and because I took this photo in early July by which time the there were no longer any chicks at the bird preserve. I watched him for several minutes as he stood on an embankment and I like the humor in this image. As always, I appreciate your C&C and thank you for looking.

Canon 40D; Av f5.6, 1/250; Eval; ISO 800 and 100-400 @400
Alfred Forns
08-22-2008, 04:13 PM
This is beautiful Katie Love that bg and what a pose Would crop a little of the bottom to around the area that starts being sharp (just bellow it ) Great feel You got a winner !!!!
Gus Cobos
08-22-2008, 04:18 PM
Very nice image Katie,
Composition is good. I like the curved neck . The colors are very pleasing and the details are sharp. The background is simply beautifull...:cool:
Harold Davis
08-22-2008, 04:56 PM
katie, this may be my favorite of yours!!!! big time congrats. it's awesome!! agree about the slight crop off the bottom. that's it!!
Desmond Chan
08-22-2008, 05:09 PM
I love the details in the feathers !
Julie Kenward
08-22-2008, 06:08 PM
Beauty and humor at the same time...who wouldn't love it? Gorgeous BG and wonderful exposure. I agree with Al that some of the FG can go but, other than that, perfection!!!
Katie Rupp
08-22-2008, 07:21 PM
Thank you all for the wonderful compliments, I'm very pleased you like it!
Gail Spitler
08-22-2008, 07:27 PM
Terrific
Gail
Bruce Gove
08-22-2008, 09:23 PM
Very nive capture Katie!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

Cheers,

Bruce
Nicki Gwynn Jones
08-23-2008, 03:04 AM
Hi Katie,
Another vote for my favourite of yours! I love everything about it - very well done!!
Regards,
Nicki
Lance Peters
08-23-2008, 03:13 AM
Congrats Katie - beautiful
Arthur Morris
08-23-2008, 02:14 PM
Very lovely with soft, wonderful light. The dark BKGR slash bugs me a bit. The upperparts feather looks a tad over-sharpened. I believe that this is a very worn breeding plumage adult as the wing feathers appear to be worn to the shafts.
Doug Brown
08-23-2008, 06:04 PM
Really nice Katie! Love the complimentary colors and the pose. Well done!
Gus Hallgren
08-23-2008, 07:48 PM
Hi Katie:

WOW! Absolutely awesome, I am impressed it is so beautiful . . .

I love it (Bit jealous too :eek:)

Looking forward to some more.

Best regards

Gus :D
Oscar Zangroniz
08-23-2008, 08:54 PM
Excellent composition and background. I like it as presented, although Al's suggestions might be something to consider. Anyhow, a beautiful shot.
Regards,