Black-necked Stilt

Gallery: AvianPosted November 7, 20171,849 views19 comments

This was the same day as the Yellowlegs. I took this one just a few minutes earlier and this is the frame right after he touched down. If you view it large, you will see a small splash at the front foot. Since I saw a couple people mention the reflection in the other image I will mention this image does not have a full reflection (like the other one). I did not have room in the frame to get the bird and the reflection.

1DX, 500mm f/4, 1.4 TC, 1/6400 at f/8, ISO 1600

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on November 7, 2017 at 11:46 PM

This is awesome Kurt. I love the position of the stilt here. It looks like it is stepping out on the town with its nice tuxedo on. The eye is amazing.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on November 8, 2017 at 1:12 AM

Kurt ..I like this image. For a moment I thought that the stilt was trying some ballet dance. ..nice work

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 8, 2017 at 4:55 AM

Kurt,
Wonderful pose devil

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on November 8, 2017 at 9:24 AM

Just beautiful Kurt. That landing pose makes it for me. He looks like an elegant ballroom dancer strutting his stuff. Well done.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on November 8, 2017 at 9:38 AM

Another excellent image. Timing is perfect. Looks so delicate touching down on the water. Congrats on a fine frame!

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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on November 8, 2017 at 9:53 AM

Kurt very nice, great frame, great action, very nice image of Black-necked Stilt. Yes, simple and elegant photos from your same day photo shoot.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 8, 2017 at 10:37 AM

A great way to show off those legs, Kurt. The bottom half of the pose is ideal. The top half not as much, only because I feel the dark bill gets lost slightly with the wing behind it. So if I were to compare the two, I prefer your last one by a small margin. Nonetheless, it's still a fine capture and once again, I admire how the water is so calm and still around this splashdown.

Max

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 8, 2017 at 11:15 AM

Terrific! Makes me smile just looking at it.

Well timed and well done.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on November 8, 2017 at 12:06 PM

No nits. Perfect.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 8, 2017 at 12:58 PM

The leg position definitely makes this image, Kurt. I do wish it's rear wing had been a touch further back, but it's still a gorgeous image. The light on the water works beautifully.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on November 8, 2017 at 1:32 PM

Very cool pose with nice detail in the face. I like the water and reflection of the legs.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 8, 2017 at 4:52 PM

Fun catch, Kurt. Looks like some kind of disco dance move crying

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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 9, 2017 at 12:58 PM

Nice to have so many choices. The light and point of view on this is quite good. You are certainly able to take advantage of a good situation and being in the right place at the right time certainly helps in being able to transform your superb skills into an image like this and the previous posting of the Yellowlegs. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 10, 2017 at 4:50 AM

Two awesome photos in a single outing! Wow!!! This is quite the landing pose too, great leg and wing positions.

Way to go Kurt!

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on November 10, 2017 at 3:51 PM

Love this. I think, I'd call this "tightrope walker". Love this stretched walking pose devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 11, 2017 at 1:48 PM

- Awesome image, Kurt - you're developing a skill that makes me jealous (in a positive way of course) - a winner for me ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 13, 2017 at 1:55 AM

Exceptional capture, Kurt! The pose really makes the shot special and the sharp details and perfect exposure combine to make it a winner! devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 22, 2017 at 10:49 AM

Well deserved WP, Kurt !

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on November 26, 2017 at 7:16 PM

Kurt
Congratulations on the WP. I love this one. The bird looks like it is tip toeing and the little splash is just icing on the cake.

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