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Feb 08, 2013 22:04 |  #1

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One of the more desirable pose when it comes to shooting BIF is the banking pose. Here are a few from my collection of shorebirds. Hope you like them.....


(In Alphabetical Order.)


1.American Avocet :

IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8442936398_45e79bbb2c_b.jpg



2. Black Bellied Plover :
IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8456578435_cb159516e5_b.jpg



3. Black Tern:
IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8441691175_2b3300ddfd_b.jpg



4.Killdeer:
IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8457707458_164c4bd361_b.jpg


5.Endangered Piping Plover:
IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8441605937_1aa8008611_b.jpg



6.Spotted Sandpiper:
IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7773863782_eb49fe2851_b.jpg



7.Willet:
IMAGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8456551939_7a9b3ac97d_b.jpg



8. (Lesser) Yellowlegs:
IMAGE: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7758297524_425200526d_b.jpg


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Feb 09, 2013 05:33 |  #2

Fantastic set Alfred, as usual, excellent shots!


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Feb 09, 2013 05:44 |  #3

That is a really nice set. The Killdeer is a favorite of the set, but the lacy look of Yellowlegs tail feathers is amazing as well.


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Feb 09, 2013 05:53 |  #4

Does it get any better than that??? I too love the killdeer, but they're all outstanding..


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Feb 09, 2013 06:33 |  #5

Wonderful set!! I would be damn proud of any of them.


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Feb 09, 2013 07:00 |  #6

Truly outstanding set.

Excellent work.

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Feb 09, 2013 07:32 |  #7

You put some effort into this, Al and very well done.


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Feb 09, 2013 08:24 |  #8

Excellent shots


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Feb 09, 2013 08:36 |  #9

My, but you do excellent work, Alfred; it is always a pleasure to view some of your photos.
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Feb 09, 2013 12:02 |  #10

Pretty much wow, for all of them.


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Feb 09, 2013 13:54 |  #11

What a stunning set! BIF are definitely not my strong suit, these are gorgeous.
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Feb 09, 2013 15:23 |  #12

They all work for me Alfred, great set.


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Feb 10, 2013 10:40 as a reply to  @ Joe52's post |  #13

WOW very cool!!!!


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Feb 10, 2013 19:46 |  #14

BGgraphy wrote in post #15590064 (external link)
Fantastic set Alfred, as usual, excellent shots!

SJC from VT wrote in post #15590077 (external link)
That is a really nice set. The Killdeer is a favorite of the set, but the lacy look of Yellowlegs tail feathers is amazing as well.

CMOats wrote in post #15590086 (external link)
Does it get any better than that??? I too love the killdeer, but they're all outstanding..

Garry Gibson wrote in post #15590135 (external link)
Wonderful set!! I would be damn proud of any of them.

kenn3d wrote in post #15590177 (external link)
Truly outstanding set.

Excellent work.

Kenn

ardeekay wrote in post #15590240 (external link)
You put some effort into this, Al and very well done.

akhan wrote in post #15590394 (external link)
Excellent shots

CDMOOSE wrote in post #15590421 (external link)
My, but you do excellent work, Alfred; it is always a pleasure to view some of your photos.
Al

Thank you all for your kind words !!!


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Feb 10, 2013 19:58 as a reply to  @ tinyfishy's post |  #15

Excellent set of shots, Alfred, and very much up to your usual high standard.


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