American Avocet

[Hungtran10]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2329297623_6070574578_o.jpg

Taken at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, southern california.
Canon 20D, Canon ef 400mm f5.6, handheld.
Tv= 1/4000, Av= 7.1, Iso= 200, Ec= -1/3

Thanks for looking and commenting.

- Hung

[Craig Markham]

I love this image, Hung. Excellent position in frame, with just the right head, body & wing positions for beautiful form. You nailed the exposure to catch details in both the darkest and lightest portions of the bird. The slight catchlight in the eye gives the image added life as well. Just a bit of overall sharpening would probably give the image even more snap.

[Jay Tan]

Very nice exposure. Soothing feel with a nice pose.

[Glenn Bartley]

I love the pose and sharpness of this image. It looks to be a bit dark overall to me. I think a curves adjustment and maybe a boost in saturation would make it pop!

Something like this (note that there is a bit of a halo from processing done to the original file).

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9825/23292976236070574578ona5.jpg

[Arthur Morris]

Well done. Glenn's re-post does add some pop. What I like best about this is that you have made a very good iamge despite the somewhat harsh light. later and love, artie

[Steve Ashton]

Nice image. The work on the repost has made all the difference.

[James Salywoda]

Sweet shot Hung!!!! Great flight pose captured and nice eye contact...

[Gayle Clement]

Beautiful flight shot. It's very sharp and had really nice color in that bright sun.