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Avocet


Avocet
Photo Information
Copyright: Pekka Valo (pekkavalo1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 453 W: 58 N: 2111] (6749)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma EX 500mm f4.5 APO HSM, RAW ISO 800, Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG 1.4x
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-13 2:57
Viewed: 512
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A juvenile Avocet at RSPB Elmley Marshes nature reserve.

From Birdguides:

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

In: Pied Avocet Ca: Bec d'alena Da: Klyde De: Säbelschnäbler Es: Avoceta común Fi: avosetti Fr: Avocette élégante It: Avocetta Nl: Kluut No: Avosett Pt: Alfaiate Sv: Skärfläcka US: Pied Avocet Ru: Шилоклювка

Identification
Avocets are easy to identify. The mostly white plumage, marked with sparse narrow black lines, is very distinctive, as is the upturned bill and blue legs. If the bird is feeding its bill may be hidden, but the way it is swept from side to side through the water is equally diagnostic.

Habitat
Breeds in shallow brackish lagoons and also near estuaries. Winters on muddy estuaries.

Migration
Birds concentrate in large numbers in the Waddensee area to moult between July and September, with most birds moving south-west during September-October to Spain, Portugal and west Africa.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2008-12-13 3:23]

Hello Pekka,
A beautiful capture of this avocet in a very nice pose.
TFS.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2008-12-13 3:28]

Hello Pekka,
Good photo of this Avocet from an excellent low POV. Great sharpness and details and a very nice contrasting BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2008-12-13 3:54]

Hello Pekka,
A nice image of the Avocet, the photo has a Very good composition, sharpness and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Best regards Siggi

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  • Rosa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-12-13 3:59]

Hello Pekka,
beautifully captured Avocet.
The colours and the momment are well achieved.
Have a wonderful day
Rosa

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-12-13 4:20]

Hej Pekka,
Excellent close capture of this elegant young Avocet in a fine pose. Beautiful light and colours and great sharpness. A fine contrasting background too. Well done!
TFS and have a nice weekend! Ulla

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-12-13 5:05]

Hello Pekka,
That up turned bill and his muddy blue legs make him really stand out in a crowd. Splendid image my friend thanks for sharing.
Rick

They are rare visitors to the Philippines. I keep wishing to see one! Sharp details.

This is a nice side portrait of an avocet. The side light is effective. Exposure on the whites is perfect. At first I thought it might be cropped too tightly on the top... but when I opened up the image I noticed how that close crop really emphasizes the length of the legs.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-13 9:53]

Hi Pekka,

He's wonderful - love that curved bill and muddy leg. He has character! A beautiful shot and you caught him in a great position. Excellent colors and details of his face and plummage. Very nice contrast between the Avocet and the background.

Jane

Hello Pekka,
Beautiful colours and sharpness, good POV.
Regards. Ferran

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2008-12-13 12:45]

Hi Pekka. A fine example of the bird. Showing its profile of with you side POV. We can see the long legs and bend in the long bill. well done tFS. good notes too.
Nick..

hello Pekka

excellent shot of the Avocet with fine POV, DOF and framing,
excellent sharpness and details of this wonderful bird, TFS

Asbed

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-12-13 22:21]

Hello Pekka

A wonderful shot - the pose is excellent as is the pov. The avocet stands out well from the BG.

James

Un interesante trabajo Pekka, con unas texturas del plumaje muy reales. Buena luz y acertado fondo. Creo que el encuadre es algo cerrado y un poco más de espacio a los lados mejoraría sustancialmentye la toma.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-12-15 15:21]

Hi Pekka,
a nice photo of this Avocet.
Sharp and crisp.
Great composition.
Good DOF too.

Well done,
Joe

ciao Pekka!
has a strange beak this bird captured with
good definition in the natural reserve in Kent.
I wish a happy holidays Christmas
Sergio

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