Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Gallery: AvianPosted April 27, 2014635 views11 comments

Yellow-billed Spoonbill - April 2014

One of the things I really like about lying down and just waiting or being in a 'wait & see' hide is how totally oblivious some birds are to your presence.

1D4 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/2000 full frame plus extra canvas added to the top

cheers
Rob

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11 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on April 27, 2014 at 10:53 AM

Unusual pose. I really like it. The intent stare of the spoonbill makes this for me. The background and water is very nice. Well done.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 27, 2014 at 12:22 PM

Love the bill submerged and the head on view. Nice work Rob

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 27, 2014 at 1:18 PM

I like the color, the pov, the dof and the background. Very fine image.

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Comment posted by May Haga on April 27, 2014 at 4:34 PM

I too love it when the birds are oblivious to your presence. The perspective and detail are excellent.
May

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 27, 2014 at 5:50 PM

This is beautiful Rob. Perfect exposure and color tone.
Unusual pose, like the top POV of the head/eye.
Sharp details, well done!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 27, 2014 at 9:05 PM

Awesome image, Rob. I love the eye and the pose is just wonderful.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 27, 2014 at 9:10 PM

Great shot. The narrow zone of sharpness really works well here. Detail and exposure on the money as always.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on April 28, 2014 at 12:30 AM

The low angle really adds to the power of the shot, Rob. The angle and leg lift give the photo some nice tension, too.

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Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on April 28, 2014 at 9:10 PM

Lovley photo Rob.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on April 28, 2014 at 9:28 PM

Great head on look Rob. Super detail and exceptional job with the exposure. Nice job with the added canvas.
It is pretty special to watch birds unaffected by your presence.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 29, 2014 at 9:39 PM

Way to cool, wonderful pose and low perspective with just a hint of eye contact, well done Rob.

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