Roseate Spoonbill

Gallery: AvianPosted August 7, 2011536 views17 comments

Ajaia ajaja

Taken at Fort De Soto, Florida. The spoonbill was moving away from two guys with long lenses who made a lot of noise and disturbed the birds. I wasn't very happy with their behavior and the birds didn't seem to be either.

D200, handheld while low in the water, f7.1, 1/750, ISO 250, 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light.78% of original frame. Larger version provided.

As always I sincerely appreciate your comments & critiques.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by David Hemmings on August 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

Really nice image Mia, excellent angle and sweet lighting, nice work

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on August 7, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Terrific! These are such beautiful birds, one I have yet to see. This certainly inspires me to head south for a chance to photograph them though...wonderful shot.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on August 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Mia, your sharpness, color and low POV are always amazing. I like the detail in the Spoonbill and the little plant just in front and below the bill set it up for me. This is my favorite spoonbill image so far.

Skip Harris

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 7, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Excellent detail; very natural.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM

Really nicely done, Mia. Detail, lighting and framing are excellent. Would like to see in a bit shallower water, but they don't always cooperate. Bet you miss Ft D. Do you think you'll be be getting back there anytime soon. If so, please keep in touch.

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Comment posted by Rajan Desai on August 7, 2011 at 1:58 PM

Nice... Love the background. Provides the subtle hint of the habitat. Nice shot Mia.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 7, 2011 at 10:18 PM

Beautiful, Mia. Perfect dof to leave a little texture in the reeds and very nice light. The small plant sin the water adds a nice balance point.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on August 7, 2011 at 11:33 PM

beautiful, Mia--this has a nice calm feel to it. really nice setting, with the reeds, the water, and the little plant in front of the bird. a beautiful subject too, it seems to be gliding through the water. getting a chance to shoot a couple of spoonbills was definitely the highlight of my week in FL in March.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on August 8, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Wonderful pose and lighting. Like one of the commenters said makes me want to go South.

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM

awesome subdued lighting, nice low angle good reflection and the composition is good. I like how the end of the bill leads to the bit of vegetation poking out of the water.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 8, 2011 at 10:12 PM

Signature low angle, spot-on exposure and wonderful work on the pinks and reds. Really nice, Mia. The 500px shot is simply delightful. The other folks must have been really noisy to disturb the habituated Spoonbills at Ft. De Doto. But their loss is your gain.

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on August 9, 2011 at 12:32 AM

Such a beautiful bird! I love the way you've captured the subject in slow motion, as it were, and the way it's eye appears to be looking straight at you. Lovely shot Mia, thanks for sharing :^)

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on August 9, 2011 at 5:55 AM

Stunning image quality Mia - lovely clean shot

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by KC Choo on August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM

Spot on, Mia! I like that little bit of vegetation in the water.

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Comment posted by Neal Cooper on August 9, 2011 at 3:49 PM

Mia. I like the soft light and spin sharp image. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

You have that "Zen" thing going on here Mia, this is one enlightened spoonbill

Perfect

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Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 14, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Very well done Mia. Quite interesting subject, I'd like to see one. LIghting is quite nice and detail on the bird very evident. Pose and reflection superb.

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