"A Life's New Beginning"

[James Salywoda]

American Avocet
Southern, California

Well I'm going through some of my old files and came across this one as I look forward to the coming spring
and breeding season. These Avocet chicks are so cute to see and witness their growth this little one gave me some nice eye contact and a little stretch.:)

Nikon D200 AFS 600 F4
1/800 F6.3 ISO 400

Thanks For Looking

Jim

[Fabs Forns]

I was going to ask you if it was a chick :(
Sweet yoga posse and nice BG. TFS.

[arash_hazeghi]

What a cute chick captured in a perfect pose and great techs. TFS

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Beautiful light and contrast in the image. Well exposed and processed. What a pose. Strong comp. as well. wudn''t touch a thing. congrats.

[Mike Milicia]

Great job catching the little guy in action!
Dark water works well here.

[denise ippolito]

James, This is so cute. I love the wing stretch. The sharp details and head angle look great!:)

[Jay Gould]

James, we are told to say more than "great image" when doing a critique. Well, really great image, Mate!! Nothing to critique; everyone is in agreement.

[Steve Maxson]

Ditto the above, James. A great moment captured. I like all the pin-feathers in the wings.

[Harshad Barve]

Excellent image James , loved that pose , BG and lighting
TFS

[Tony Whitehead]

Superb textures with the soft down and pin feathers coming through. Light shows it beautifully against the dark BG. Great job, Jim.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Beautiful james bhai, loved the spot light effect, nice angle and pose too...