Avian Image of the Week Robert Holguin for the week ending Apr. 13th, 2012 - Gran Finale!!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Congratulations Robert!!!

Hello everyone. Here is the last shot from my series. I picked this shot because of the female's head angle. This is the only frame where she turned my way. Hope you enjoyed this Avocet series.C&C welcomed and encouraged.Nikon 300s l Nikon 200-400 w/1.4tc l ISO 640 l 560mm l 1/1600 l F8 l Multi Segment l Manual l Laying on floor gear on skimmer ground pod.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Brilliant image. I'd missed this one. Heartiest congratulations Robert on the well deserved win!

[dankearl]

No doubt about this one.
Great photo and congrats to Robert.

[Jack Breakfast]

I adored this when you first posted it. A treat for the eyes...

[PhilCook]

Great score Robert, sensational image

[Grace Scalzo]

Congrats on IOW. I remember this image and loved the series.

[Melissa Groo]

Robert, this is hugely well deserved. What a stellar capture you have here. Congratulations!!!

[Doug Brown]

Fantastic frame! Congrats on IOTW!

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent image, congrats

[jack williamson]

Perfect exposure, congratulations.

Jack

[Robert Holguin]

I just saw this and was in shock. I have not been into this part of the forum. So sorry for the super duper late response, but thank you all very much for all the comments.
Much appreciated and I'm super glad for this.
Thank you.