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    For my 3000th I thought I would post one of my all time favorite birds. Not as good as some of the other Avocets I have seen here , but it was my only opportunity, to date , to photograph this elegant bird.
    Hope to get a few more chances somewhere along the line , perhaps with some better light.

    800 ISO F5.6 at 1/4000th
    600 f4 with 1.4 TC

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    Congratulations Joe and a very fine 3000th post it is.
    A very look at an Avocet, a model pose, very nicely exposed and very attractive pastel colors.
    Dan Kearl

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    Agreed, fine shot indeed and hearty congratulations on this big achievement!

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    Congrats, Joe, what a milestone! And lovely image to mark it. Such a beautiful bird indeed and I love the pose you have captured. I like how the blues of the legs go so well with that blue background. Might like a touch more room behind the avocet. Wonderful portrait.

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    Hey Joe, congrats on 3K!! Your participation on BPN has been much valued.

    Very nice bird, I like the vertical comp you chosen here. Nice and sharp. Maybe a little too blue as far as WB goes, at least on the subject. I fine image overall...and here's too 3K more posts

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    Joe:

    A big congrats to you on your milestone. Lovely bird, yes a bit cool and a little tight, great pose.

    Cheers

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    Congrats on 3,000 Joe. This is a lovely way to celebrate...nice blue legs and head angle. Looking forward to 3,000 more.

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    Congrats on 3K, Joe! Very nice portrait!

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    Congratulations on your 3K milestone. I like the pose, sharpness and HA. I find it a little tight and a little grainy at the top. Still a beauty as presented Joe.

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    One of my favorite birds also. Good exposure and details. Classic pose. Congrats on 3000 posts.

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    Yes, they are beautiful birds. Congratulations on capturing him, and on the milestone! Great pose, exposure, bg. Well done! (Maybe just a tad tight for my taste.)

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    Congratulations on a milestone, Joe. You celebrated this event with a beautiful picture.

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    Congrats on the 3k!

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    Hi Joe, a huge congrats on your milestone, and thanks for your participation on the site. Love the stately pose, and nicely seperated from the water BG. Agree on a little more room behind, infact trying a horizontal comp will work too.

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    Congratulations Joe...They are beautiful birds and you certainly captured wonderful pose here...Lovely exposure and it stands out nicely from BG.

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