Spoonbill

by Eric Diller

Gallery: AvianPosted December 28, 201089 views12 comments

Spoonbill from MINWR in the early morning light.

200-400mmF4 Nikkor lens with 1.4X t.c.
ISO 400
F6.3
1/2500 ss
HH

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 29, 2010 at 1:12 AM

Really nice pose, colors, and water!
Nice detail in the large version too.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on December 29, 2010 at 2:37 AM

Nice job on the hot pinks. I like the reflections from the water on the body of the bird.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 29, 2010 at 4:39 AM

A beauty Eric

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 29, 2010 at 7:27 AM

Nice exposure Eric. Great detail and sharpness on the bird too. Love the light and the reflection. Very well done. Any ducks up at MINWR close enough to get decent images? Cheers.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on December 29, 2010 at 7:31 AM

Thanks Ron.....

Not many ducks as of Christmas eve. Lots of everything else but few ducks. Hopefully this weekend!

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 29, 2010 at 9:20 AM

Eric, Interesting reflection with nice detail and sharpness. Very nice head turn for the pose and I like the ruffled feathers on the back.

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Comment posted by Don Mc Donald on December 29, 2010 at 9:58 AM

Eric, love spoonbills, my favorite bird to shoot and this one is really great, love the reflection but especially the vivid colors and all the different shades of pink and the yellow around the eyes.

Registered on December 3, 2009, 25 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on December 29, 2010 at 11:26 AM

Beautiful over-the-shoulder look at this guy, with wonderful light and reflection. Beautiful shot!

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on December 29, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Great shot, Eric, Nice pose, gorgeous colors, good reflection !
I like it very much

Mauro

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Comment posted by Karen Summers on December 29, 2010 at 5:27 PM

love the pinks colours and a lovely reflection

Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 29, 2010 at 5:49 PM

Lovely detail in the larger image Eric - nice reflection and the ruffled feathers alos adds interest.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Tom Wilson on December 29, 2010 at 10:32 PM

Stunning! The colors and sharpness, the quiet water. It all comes together for a wonderful image!

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