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    Caught these two Black-fronted Dotterels yesterday at a new wader roost location for me, but only 25mins from home. Just want to wish everyone here a merry xmas and a safe, happy and healthy new year. I've learned a lot since joining this forum and look forward to participating again in 2019.
    7Dii, 100-400 at 400mm, f6.3, 1/1600th sec, iso400, manual mode hand-held. Fair crop due to the birds being a distance away.
    Maybe Santa will bring me a 600mm lens??

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    Nice x-rated behavioral action! Image looks quite soft but is fun despite that technical consideration. I am hoping to catch up with this species in NZ in March.

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    Thanks Dorian. I do have other shots from a different angle...maybe not so soft, but decided to post this "looking at you" view. Enjoy NZ...hoping to get to the south island myself...amazing scenery!

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    The behavior is nice. Light looks pretty harsh but oh well.

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    Light and IQ are not up to par as already mentioned, but a fun image nonetheless...looks like this couple is celebrating Christmas a bit early :-)

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

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    Hi John. The sun was more or less behind me...but the light (sunset) was much better a few days prior at the same location...but the Dotterels were too far away. Can't have it all I guess.

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    Hi Daniel. Thank you and best wishes to you too.

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