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Pink Perfection
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Pink Perfection

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: AvianPosted July 2, 2016278 views8 comments
Sanibel, 2014 - very few spoonies there in 2014 or 2015
2014:10:21 08:58:08

D800
600 mm
1/2000 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 640
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1
Flash: Off
Hand-held

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 2, 2016 at 7:39 PM
Very nice, Sandy. The detail in the larger version is very good, and the depth of field is remarkable for f6.3 and that 600mm lens. The capture is very good, too.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 2, 2016 at 7:42 PM
Nice pose and I like the muted reflection, Sandy.  That red eye really caught the light and glows like crazy in the larger image.

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Nolan Rowell on July 2, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Sandy, I love this picture. Great pose and wonderful colors. Every time I've come across a spoonbill that is within range for a decent picture, it's been a juvenile or one that has had the velveteen bunny treatment. I have a poster of one of these in my office at work, and I'd much rather have this one than the one I have. 
Registered on June 28, 2016, 13 Posts, 41 Comments
Comment posted by Pramod.Shanbhag on July 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM
Lovely.Good detalis in the bird.
Registered on May 17, 2016, 29 Posts, 68 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 3, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Hi Sandy,

Nice pose and I like the soft lighting.  No nits herecrying....................................Jim
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on July 3, 2016 at 1:06 PM
Almost unreal species, with these colors ! Nice pose you caught here, Sandy ! Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on July 4, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Great pose and details.  The blurred reflection is a nice element as well. My only nit would be to decrease the width of the border; in the larger version it seems overpowering and distracting.
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on July 11, 2016 at 6:01 PM
Lovely capture Sandy.  I love the raised wings.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments