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Posted by Danny Green on April 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Avocets
Just spent a cracking week with cracking weather in holland with Ed Kats. Holland is such a beautiful country with a wealth of birds. I went to texel first to try for the Avocets and they had not long arrived back so got plenty of opportunities for action shots. When Avocets are about to mate the female bows her head and the male struts around her, preening and flicking water at her with his bill. Then all of a sudden he jumps on top and it is as if he is shouting "wahay I have hit the jackpot tonight" very funny to witness :biggrin:

Canon 1DS, 500mm lens, F7.1, ISO 200

Danny
Posted by Mark Hamblin on April 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Cracking shot! Lovely light.
Posted by Mike Smith on April 22, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Typical Texel Avocet shot but none the worse for it! :toast:

Aggressive little blighters that see off even the Common Terns and BH Gulls that nest alongside them there.

I heard rumours from Peter De H. that they were considering building a second shingle nesting bank at this site if it is the lake I think it is. From May it is wall to wall photographers camped out - the second shingle bank was to relieve the potential disturbance concerns - is this true?
Posted by Peter Cairns on April 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM
I'll second the positive comments Danny, excellent as per.

Pete
Posted by Ian Cook on April 22, 2009 at 1:01 PM
lol Avocet Porn, shouldnt there be an 18 cert on this thread ? ;)

Nice shot Danny, cant add much more to what has been said already.
Posted by Kim Connolly on April 22, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Naughty but very nice!! Superb exposure and lovely colouring.
Posted by Craig Jones on April 22, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Lovely shot danny! been to norfolk today to try this but no luck!! well done :wink:
Posted by John Robinson on April 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Excellent !
I recall that shingle bank well !
Just myself and a friend there ! In the 70's I think it was.
Good stuff.
JohnR
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on April 22, 2009 at 3:51 PM
He certainly looks pleased with himself! Great behavioural shot, nice looking too. Good framing/comp.

Greg
Posted by Mark Davies on April 22, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Is he smiling or is that my imagination?Terrific stuff mate you said it was good , you weren't wrong.The harsh light's been held well too.
Posted by Simon Litten on April 22, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Classic shot - can't wait for more.


Simon
Posted by Ian Mason on April 22, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Great stuff!
Posted by Lee Newman on April 22, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Nice light & well exposed. Superb action capture with a good background & nice comp.
What was in the background that has given the nice blurred blue strip.
A very nice looking image

Lee
Posted by Austin Thomas on April 22, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Nicely done Danny,

I particularly like the contrasting beaks (open and closed ).

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on April 23, 2009 at 4:45 AM
The low perspective adds to the intimacy of the moment. Great light, top shot.

Cheer,
Chris
Posted by Mark Sisson on April 23, 2009 at 5:36 AM
That was quick - ( I mean you're posting this not a reflection on the avocet's performance!!

Cracking as i'd expect and you've certainly made the most of the great conditions: not too jealous really!! :mad: :wink:

Mark


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Posted by Paul Hillion on April 23, 2009 at 7:29 AM
Pornithology at its finest :smile: Wonderful shot Danny, only wish I could have made the trip!
Posted by Alan Bryant on April 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Very very nice image :toast: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on April 23, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Great shot :wavey: You had a bit of a cheer when you got this one. Good to hear you enjoyed yourself. We had a great time with a great bunch of people.

Well done matey.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Ian Haskell on April 23, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Wicked shot; really nice!

Ian
Posted by PhilH on April 24, 2009 at 3:33 AM
Nice one Danny..... well timed as ever... would however prefer a bit more room below (but that is easy to say after the moment and sat in a comfy chair infront of the computer)

Looks like you had another worthwhile trip, must see about getting over there sometime.....

I've just seen... you didn't shoot wide open:eek: :biggrin:

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on April 24, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Danny it's difficult to say anymore wonderful image!!!!!!!!!!!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith.