American Avocet

[Hungtran10]

Taken at The San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern California
Canon 20D, Canon 400mm f5.6
Tv = 1/2500, Av = 5.6, Iso = 200, Ec = -1/3

Thanks for looking and commenting

- Hung

[Robert Amoruso]

Going low definitely makes this image with that great background contrasting nicely with the bird. Even though the light appears strong, you handled the contrast well inthe post-processing. I like the hard look of the light on the bird in this image and kind of plays off the soft look of the background.

[Alfred Forns]

Harsh light was handled well and do like the dramatic look !!! Good pose, excellent bg and love the low angle !!!

[Dave Phillips]

what a sweet image Hung.....ditto all the above.
Love the little bit of mud on lower legs.

might look at removing green across top, not a nit, but just a thought

congrats on a super image....did you get wet/slimy/muddy?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle, BG and eye contact. You handled the harsh light well. I would consider lightening the shadow on the bird's back.

[John Chardine]

I really like everything about this image. The colour are light are beautiful. Initially I liked the composition but then came back to the image and thought that if possible a bit more room might be nice at the top.

[Gus Cobos]

Great composition and image. Loe the multi-colored background the details and colors of your bird are very pleasing...:cool: