Beijing Here I Come!

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• Janice (18648)
• [2008-08-06 3:17]

I can see her on the starting line. Actually - that beak would be more handy on the finishing line I think.
Good action shot Ivan. She looks so good and I love those pink stockings
Go New Zealand!
Janice

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• ramthakur (32154)
• [2008-08-06 3:44]

A prize action shot, Ivan. Your caption made me laugh :-)!
The three predominant colours on the bird are very well recorded and make it a very beautiful composition.
Thanks for sharing it and warm regards.

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• Miss_Piggy (7279)
• [2008-08-06 4:05]

Hallo Ivan
I really like this one. Not only the image but also the title, as it is most appropriate. Greaaaaaaaat stuff!
You have captured this long legged Stilt in a beautiful in action freeze frame pose. Colours of the bird are displayed wonderfully in contrast with the colour of the water. Even at the distance you have taken this shot, the flashlight in the eye is well seen. This guy surely is a winner and I am sure it will pass the winning line with no effort at all. Thanks for sharing this great entertaining scene. A top of the pops photograph! I thank you kindly for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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• kunusatyabbsr (432)
• [2008-08-06 4:09]

Ivan

Commenting or criticing on your pictures is not easy as it is flawless and moreover a offence by me.this is stunning sharp and the title is also best fit here.
Thanks

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• pankajbajpai (16507)
• [2008-08-06 4:44]

hello ivan,

fine shot of Black-winged Stilt in action, liked the way you have composed the shot, the water with ref;ections look beautiful in the fg & the bg.

tfs & regards
pankaj

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• vral (1049)
• [2008-08-06 6:00]

Hallo Ivan,

This long legged Olympic sprinter started off from Alcudia,:-) I like your caption and the Stilt in action. Color, POv and DOF are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing
vral

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• ralfsworld (6266)
• [2008-08-06 7:14]

Hej Ivan
Nice action shot of this Black-winged Stilt. I have seen many of them in Spain and even photographed during their fight. This one is still good considering your heavy crop.
TFS / Hälsningar
Ralf

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2008-08-06 8:28]

Ha ha Ivan. Rightly chosen title for shot. Sharp image with perfect exposure. I like the beak and red eye of this pleasant crop image. Excellent delivery and very well done. Regards. Jusni

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• jignasi (14687)
• [2008-08-06 8:52]

Bien captada, y más desde una distancia relativamente larga. Estas "cigüeñetas" también habitan en el Delta del Ebro ( Tarragona-España). Las he visto también en los arrozales de la zona de Huesca (España); supongo que en más sitios pero ahí las he visto yo jeje.
Académico encuadre, y muy bien captado el ojo.
Un saludo Ivan: J. Ignasi

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• Alex99 (18531)
• [2008-08-06 10:33]

Hi Ivan.
Wonderful pictured moment and timing. Exposure of a contrast beauty is precise. You managed to deflect both black and white tones perfectly. I also like wide DOF, attractive reproduction of the waves and attractive small sun spot in the bird's eye. Well done and my compliments.
Alexei.

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• nglen (32138)
• [2008-08-06 12:23]

Hi Ivan. I like the pose you have captured with the bird runing after its lunch. It shows just how long its pink coloured legs are. well done TFS . Interesting notes too.
Nick..

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• MMM (8905)
• [2008-08-06 12:48]

Hello Ivan
Excellent image.Good POV and sharp image.I loved that typical pose from that specie.I also like the catch light in the eye.
TFS Michel

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• CeltickRanger (15122)
• [2008-08-06 13:56]

hello Ivan

i love this kind of photographys where there is movement
even if that movement is a little one, on this photo i love
the foot movement and foots pose, an image very well framed
with fine POV and DOF, exceellent sharpness & details of the bird,

TFS

Asbed

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• Vinster (527)
• [2008-08-06 14:07]

Hi Ivan
A great pose showing perfectly the way the legs of this species have evolved to such an extraordinary length. Amazing how the tendons and muscles work in a leg so thin. Well exposed, especially when you consider the contrast of the plumage.
Kind Regards
Vinny

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• siggi (16222)
• [2008-08-07 0:00]

Hello Ivan

Excellent capture of this stilt.The detail is sharp and the focus spot on.I really like the detail .A well composed shot .
Regards
Siggi

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-08-07 9:43]

Hi Ivan,

I wonder if she will make it for opening ceremonies tomorrow! A wonderful shot of this Stilt almost walking on water. I love the position of the leg. Excellent black and white and a wonderful sparkle in her eye.

Jane

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• eqshannon (27911)
• [2008-08-07 10:17]

Olympic bird Water-Walking...cool. Working from a hide must be a mix of fun and patience. I have recently read about these from another member. From the results here, so clear and obviously close-in...it was worth the effort. that is some serious nature capturing Ivan. It is a great show-out for the canon and your eye!
Bob

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• Royaldevon (4225)
• [2008-08-07 12:45]

Hello Ivan,

You are right about the interesting shot. The running pose really makes this stand out from the rest. She would make a good competitor for the hop, skip and jump!
The plummage details are finely recorded.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Pentaxfriend (6315)
• [2008-08-07 17:37]

Hi Ivan,

Amazing action shot
Superb sharp focus
lovely compo and red eye with catchlight

TFS Thijs

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• gannu (14691)
• [2008-08-07 21:29]

Hello Ivan, Very nice shot and an apt tile. Good view and strong focus. Great eye catch. Well done and TFS Ganesh

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• horia (14900)
• [2008-08-08 2:43]

Hi Ivan

Lovely capture and terrific title, too :))
This Black-winged Stilt could definitely outrun most humans :))

Excellent shot with very nice sharp details, an excellent side POV and natural contrast that emphasizes the bird even better from the photo.
Your timing is also impeccable - catching it with one leg up - and thus making the picture a bit funny, too.
Well seen, captured and presented.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• vanderschelden (30145)
• [2008-08-08 6:07]

Hello Ivan,
Content-wise a very good image of course. Excellent note and identification as well. The highlights are a bit blown. A minor nit.
TFS
Annick

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-08-08 10:57]

Hello Ivan! Hehe, pretty funny. Very sharp picture of this Stilt with a clever composition and a beautiful background. I like the textures of he water, well done, thanks!

Mario

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• cako (3213)
• [2008-08-08 11:30]

Hi İvan
very nice running
very good sharp
well done.

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• lousat (19673)
• [2008-08-08 11:58]

Hi Ivan,great choice of the title!!!! It's in perfect marriage whit this pic,perfect moment to take and excellent quality ,just my best compliments,have a nice weekend,Luciano

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• crs (3543)
• [2008-08-08 20:20]

Hello Ivan,

Very inspired titel for the photo fully supported by the image! The photo has a clear sharp image showing well the bird. You have made a good use of the light catching even the glance from bird's eye.

Congratulations,
Cristian

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• efsus (3208)
• [2008-08-08 23:26]

Merhaba Ivan
Güzel bir Uzunbacak[TR] karesi olmuş. Tebrikler.
Hüseyin

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• foozi (9077)
• [2008-08-16 6:24]

Hello Ivan,
a lovely catch of the bird. Very sharp and very clear. Very pleasing and cute bird.
Thanks for your support.

Regards,
Foozi

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• cicindela (8635)
• [2008-08-24 2:18]

Hehehe! This one really is running to China (target: EAST ;>). Most probably to play in arcobatic games ;> Funny title and very nice capture. I believe it will win a gold medal! ;)
All the best,
Radomir

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• elizabeth (10)
• [2008-08-25 3:19]

Love the title!! :)
Good detail and composition. The 'attitude' of the bird goes well with your title.
TFS
Cheers
Elizabeth

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• boreocypriensis (33819)
• [2008-12-08 16:40]

Hi Ivan dostum,
Sorry i missed this shot of ths female black-winged stilt in-walking. Great it looks in this pose. Excellent DOF and composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram