# Avocet

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [April 22, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357 "2025-04-22T20:48:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/1 "2025-04-22T20:48:52Z")

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![Avocet 5.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/f/7f03f670508db1a881bcf7fbad0f37654cd5a227.jpeg)

 ![Avocet 4.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/8/280d1742a8e6c076026ede5be960d3001c891a07.jpeg)

 ![Avocet 6.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/b/5b347c2c8dcd48a5f1f43b08910d92adc4dce9d0.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

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

### Specific Feedback

Any

### Technical Details

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

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/2 "2025-04-22T23:43:35Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 3:08am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/3 "2025-04-23T03:08:34Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/4 "2025-04-23T11:20:26Z")

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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](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/d/8d72e59abfb153a2c2981316191959ea0276e2b4.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/5 "2025-04-23T14:59:07Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/6 "2025-04-23T20:08:38Z")

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Another beautiful series, Allen. No nits from me.

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**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/avocet/46357/7 "2025-04-23T22:54:06Z")

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The rotation makes such a big improvement!