2000 posts!

Hard to believe I hit 2000 posts so soon after 1000, but that's what the counter says! I'm no Axel or Al, but I've enjoyed my time moderating on Wild and Free and I look forward to many more photographic and editorial contributions here on BPN.

This Black-Necked Stilt was photographed recently in Southern California with my friend and co-moderator Jim Salywoda. I couldn't have asked for better light or a prettier background.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/pho...90_m5eAU-O.jpg

Canon 1D Mark III, 840mm, f/5.6, 1/1000, ISO 800, no flash, low tripod

Stunning Doug !!!! Wonderful lighting , great pose and action and a killer BG. Love it !!!!

Congratulations Doug!!! The only nit here is that is not mine ;) Again, congratulations!

Congratulations for the fine job you are doing here Doug and what a terrific image to celebrate your 2000th post. I think that, in this case, it is not necessary to point out what things I like on this great image:)

Congratulations on the milestone and great image. I like the light, angle, setting, details and calm water.

Congratulations Doug, great image to celebrate . Your comments are always helpful

a beautifully lit photo, minor nit would be to crop a tad off the left, but that is only personal preference.

What's not to like? Congrats, Doug!

Great picture, nice selection to accentuate your milestone.
Thanks for your help.

well done Doug., and thanks for all the good work you do here at BPN.

Congrats for your 2000 posts!!!!
Great image,killer light,pose and angle!

Beautiful, Doug. Everything is perfect and the pink light on the white feathers puts this one way over the top.

Beautiful bird, beautiful light, lovely BG - what more can I say, apart from congratulations on your 2000th and thanks for all your help and comments in BPN.

Congratulations Doug!
As you mentioned above, light and BG are very good. A very fine image for sure.

Congratulations Doug! Great great shot! Love the low angle and the BG.

Dan Brown, NO WAITING LIST FOR ME!

SUPERB!!! There is probably no place better that has everything going for it then this place to photograph BNS. Itall came together for you that evening Doug. Congrats on the 2000 post and shot my friend.;)

Congrats, Doug, and a beautiful stilt image. You're doing a great job here! :)

perfect! beautiful color and pose, tack sharp. just a joy to view. congratulations on the milestone and thanks for all your help with the inciteful critiques.

Congrats Doug. Beautiful image and thanks for all the helpful comments and critiques.
Steve

This beautiful image is a fitting one to celebrate 2000 posts! It doesn't get any better than this,. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to making BPN the best!

Gorgeous Doug!

Thank you for all your hard work!

Very nice shot

Have a nice celebration :)
Very nice image with lovely lights. Eye looks gorgeous.
I might sharpen the legs more a bit.

Szimi

Simply beautiful Doug...:)
Congratulations on the BIG 2...:D

Many thanks everyone!