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Spoonbill in Flight

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Posted by Daniel Loomis on April 5, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Spoonbill in Flight
I have lots of shots to share from my trips to Lake Martin and Felsenthal, but this one goes with my previous post of a Spoonbill in a tree. They are something to see in flight. I know this image is not centered vertically, but I like a little more air underneath.

40D 700mm, f6.3, 1/5000, ISO 800, cropped about 40%, tripod & gimbal.
Posted by Merle Cook on April 5, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Hey Daniel, I have to say that is one of the ugliest birds I have seen in flight - But, What a great capture. The color and detail give a great perspective to the physical build of the bird. Well Done.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on April 5, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Merle - It Looks like the mascot of Dufus Airlines! However, they are great flyers.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 5, 2009 at 11:24 PM
"Dufus Airlines" ... I can hardly type because I'm laughing so much! Great description! :jump:
Posted by Aaron Szabo on April 6, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Ugly is right, but a very interesting bird. That color is intense. I'm glad you got a shot of that bird!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 6, 2009 at 2:48 PM
It just occurred to me that the Spoonbill's ugliness may be a defense mechanism. Perhaps predators look at them and think their just too ugly to eat! :biggrin:
Posted by Bill Dark on April 6, 2009 at 8:16 PM
My gosh, I'm glad Merle said it and it wasn't just me...But the light and detail is fantastic. Nice work with this Daniel, even if the subject was a little less than photogenic.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on April 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This speciment may be the Clark Gable of the Spoonbill world! Too bad he looks like a rubber chicken with wings.