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    Default American Avocet on the Attack

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    Avocets are graceful and peaceful birds for the most part but when protecting chicks they can be mean and aggressive.
    Ducks really are nothing to worry about but this young Mallard was upsetting this particular Avocet and was caught by surprise.
    In a perfect world I would of wished the far wing was in the clear.;)

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    James wonderful action!!! Nice and sharp and the exposure looks spot on. The strengths of this image James certainly over comes the only one thing being that far wing. Big congats!!

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    Next shot duck leaving the scene:D

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    Hi James, superb action captured in both sequences, nearly drowned duck. Your OP shows the aggression of the avocet, and the following image depicts more of the action. All in all, a great capture.

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    Excellent behavior captured very well James, sharp and very nice. well done
    The Avocets defend their chicks at any cost!

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    Great action/interaction images Jim - right place, right time with perfect exposure and focus.
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    Now what was I saying about your ability to make great images of flight and action??? I like them both but prefer the 2nd for drama.
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    Exceptional action sequence, James ! I'm inclined to agree with Artie on favoring the departure image. I like it more, mainly because we see more of the second bird.
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    Great timing, sharpness and eye contact. It would have been great to see more of the head in the first one and I might remove the specular highlights on the Avocet's bill.

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    Spectacular James! Love the action captured in both shots. Cool splash of water and nice colours. It seems like you have toned down the highlights in the first post. Too my eye they look a little weird because of it. If I am wrong discard that last remark, please.....:) Anyway congrats on a great shot!

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    James, One heck of a shot. The light is hitting the bird perfectly and its angle to the camera is just right. Greta freeze too. Thx for sharing.

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    James, Really great action captured and fantastic details. Well done!

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    Great light, sharpness and action James, well done! Pity the duck's eye is not visible, but that is not a major criticism.

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    Fantastic images! well done.
    The first one tells a story, the second one makes the impact...

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    Great action and good timing on your part. I may remove the spec highlights off the bill on the first one. I also like the second one better.
    Please remember we only allow one image per post, unless it is a repost of the original.
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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    Awesome action moments! Great that they are so sharp, super!

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    Inspirational work James ,
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    I loved both the pics Bhai.. killer action here..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Now what was I saying about your ability to make great images of flight and action???
    Thanks Artie.:D And thanks to everyone for commenting.

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