Avocet (Image added)

[Rustydon]

A calm day on the reserve...

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Thanks for viewing,

Russ

 

[fracster]

Cracking shot Russ, whites look ok on my PC, good reflection shot of a lovely subject.

My only gripe is that I would prefer a bit more room for the bird to be moving into.

 

[mulch]

Wow, that's a stunning shot, with a near perfect mirror reflection.....very nice.

 

[Simplythebeast]

Thats a cracker!

 

[cruso]

A stunning shot russ

 

[Col]

Fantastic shot of the avocet and reflection.

 

[Rustydon]

Many thanks for your kind responses fellas - I was lucky to have such still water for this shot!

Russ

 

[Rustydon]

Cracking shot Russ, whites look ok on my PC, good reflection shot of a lovely subject.

My only gripe is that I would prefer a bit more room for the bird to be moving into.

Following Ade's suggestion, I have given more space in front of the Avocet...

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Seems to work better, I think.

Russ

 

[fracster]

Works better for me Russ.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

I agree- when do you ever get water that still, I know I never seem to

Cracking shot

Les

 

[braveboy2012]

That's a corker. Agree the one with more space is slightly more pleasing to the eye.

 

[steady eddy]

Nice captures Russ.Blacktofts i presume?

 

[Rustydon]

Thanks again fellas

Nice captures Russ.Blacktofts i presume?

Blacktoft it is Edward - just great for the influx of these elegant waders at this time of the year!

Russ

 

[Scrollmonger]

I'm always arguing with myself over whether to leave empty space or show a larger subject (and probably usually get it wrong).
In this case I like Russ's crop best because for me it's all about that stunning reflection on the exceptionally calm water . Brilliant!
Well done Russ.

 

[Rustydon]

Great to see these different points of view on cropping this image Frank. Personally, on reflection , I think a crop that lies between the two shown here would be the best compromise!

Russ

 

[the black fox]

superb shot russ .hard to better it

 

[derbydude]

Great shot very nice

 

[deno]

That's a beauty Russ.

 

[OldCarlos]

Lovely clean image.

 

[Rustydon]

Many thanks again for kind responses - I doubt I will ever see the lagoon looking so calm again!

Russ