Avocet

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Avocet 5.jpg
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Saw this avocet at the Memphis retention ponds this morning. A rare treat for our area.

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Canon R7, 200-800mm hand held
ISO 1600, f10, 1/5000s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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Oh! Just wow! I have zero images of Avocet, so just a little jealous.

A wonderful set @Allen_Sparks . I love the first for the very classic pose the bird has given you.
The second one showing the curvy water droplets is lovely, and the third I just like the action and of course the meal. I really like how the blues are handled in both the foreground and background with no real difference.

I might consider a bit of a CCW rotation on the bottom image.

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Wow indeed!! Fantastic, all! I could see a vertical, maybe 8x10, on the first one. I agree with @Glenys_Passier on a slight rotation on the last one. It’s hard to choose but the last one does stand out. I love the even-toned BGs in all.

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@Glenys_Passier @Diane_Miller
Thanks for all the comments! Yes I forgot to straighten that last image. Here’s a redo:

Avocet 6
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Great series. The color and detail just pop against the water. Good reflections and water movement. The second one is my favorite. Well done.

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Another beautiful series, Allen. No nits from me.

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The rotation makes such a big improvement!