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    Default Gran Finale!!

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    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.
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    this is awesome, everything is perfect and you nailed it. well done!
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    Amazing!

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    You saved the best for last. Love everything about this one. The light, the colors of BG that are so complimentary to the birds, the IQ. Congrats,
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    This is a stunning capture. Colors, IQ, behavior, low angle and HA...everything came together for you very nicely!!!
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    Superb action captured here! A perfect finale for your series.

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    Super detail, exp and light. I would take a small sliver off the top but thats all...Superb!

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    Beautiful in every way.

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    A truly perfect shot in every aspect : BG, level, head turn, action, etc... Stunning!

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    That looks like a perfect shot to me!

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    The stars were in alignment for this frame. Nicely captured!
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    Hi Robert, Ive enjoyed your series too, and you certainly did leave the best for last. Excellent IQ, and both avocets are pin sharp and well exposed. I do like the overall colours of the BG too. No one has mentioned it, but I feel a touch of CCW rotation is needed, looking at the line of water below the female.

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    I see what you are thinking Stuart. However, if you check the water line on the female body, it appears even. Also the reflection off of the female's head and beak appear in pretty good alignment. I am thinking it's an illusion of some sort.
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    Robert,

    Just brilliant. Awesome image with perfect techs. Killer timing too.

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    Beautiful color and excellent behavior image.
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    Outstanding Robert! Pretty much perfect, congratulations on this.
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    Extremely beautiful image.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marina Scarr View Post
    if you check the water line on the female body, it appears even.
    I think you are correct Marina. That waterline confirms the image is level. Put it down to a long day.

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    Great behaviour captured here, I like the low angle and the subdued colours. Excellent detail on the feathers of the male. Gorgeous !

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    Great fame and worth the effort - very well done.

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    Wow, Robert, you saved the best for last! Doesn't get much better than this! Fantastic job on all counts! Those bands of color are to die for.

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    Once in a lifetime shot, Robert. For these, lots of things have to happen just right...they did and you executed perfectly with the angle and the techs. What a shot. Send it to some contests.

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    A real beauty Robert!

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    Exellent image quality, great details and sharpness.

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    Thank you all so very much for all the comments. They are very much appreciated.

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    Certainly the way to go, Robert !!A truly great image. Congratulations.
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    Robert:

    Superb!

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    What can I say, a perfect capture...

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