Red-necked Avocet

Red-necked Avocet (Image ID 73116)
Photographed byKim Norris on Wed 19th Feb, 2025 and uploaded on Mon 2nd Mar, 2026 .
Resolution1800x1440
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ID73116
CommentA flock of Avocet were foraging along the edge of a salt lake. The young bird at the back flew in and disturbed the adult. They always look such an elegant bird with their long legs and bills. A cloudy morning made provided good even light for this photo.
EquipmentOlympus OM1 and Olympus 150/400 lens TC 1.25
Exposure time : 1 / 1600
FNumber : 5.6
Focal Length : 395
ISO Speed Ratings : 2000
LensModel : OM 150-400mm F4.5 TC
Make : OM Digital Solutions
Model : OM-1
Software : Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 14.5.1 (Windows)
LocationKepwari, Western Australia
Keywordsjuvenile, adult, behaviour/display
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/5.6
Make IFD0 OM Digital Solutions
Model IFD0 OM-1
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 14.5.1 (Windows)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/1600
FNumber EXIF F5.6
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 2000
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2025:02:19 06:57:13
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 10.643856) EXIF 1/1600
ApertureValue (APEX 4.970854) EXIF F6
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MaxApertureValue (APEX 4.97265625) EXIF F6
MeteringMode EXIF Spot
LightSource EXIF unknown
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength EXIF 395mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF OM 150-400mm F4.5 TC
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