Pied avocet

[Frank Schauf]

The new generation comes soon.

1DMIV, EF 4/600 & 2x TC, 1/1600 sec, f/11, ISO 800

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[Marina Scarr]

What a gorgeous bird and a lovely capture. You handled the whites and blacks well. Love all the shells and how well the eggs are camoflaged but you can still see them. Was there any way to have gotten a little lower to take this picture? I would have liked to see an all green BG instead of the line going through the bird's head. If it were mine and if you have it, I would add a little space to the] right since it appears a bit cramped and also a little on top to compensate. Do you have any with her looking a little more to her right? Lucky you! Wish I had had the opportunity to witnesses this, and wish this capture were mine!

[Ofer Levy]

Very nice image of this stunner! Agree with Marina's observations and suggestions.

[Frank Schauf]

Marina,

thank you right is no room there, a little deeper it could still go, but not much.:S3:

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, good low perspective, and Marina has hit all the good points. I will add that I like the DOF, and nice and sharp.

[jack williamson]

This is great Frank with a fine exposure and sharp. Marina is right on about the bg, mostly all green would have been sweet.

Jack

[christopher galeski]

magic image Frank,nice exposure,agree on a bit more room on the right.well done.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Point taken on the line through the head; but I think that going lower would probably have lost sight of the eggs - which is what really sets this image apart. If anything, maybe a little higher, but it is always going to be tricky and require anticipating the bird's move. Adding some to the right side should be possible.
Nice image, Frank!