African Spoonbill

Gallery: AvianPosted August 6, 201774 views4 comments

These birds normally paddle in shallow water in a rather lethargic manner sweeping for something to eat, this one was very different. It's sweeping was manic but it worked.
Taken in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania.
EOS 1DX Mk II
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 ex at 540 mm
F5.6
ISO 400
1/3200

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4 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 6, 2017 at 9:17 AM

Interesting point of view with a good sense of movement with the lifted leg and water droplets. Nice sharp eye (that does have a manic look to it).

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 6, 2017 at 7:13 PM

Excellent detail, Ken, and the water splash goes a long way in telling the story.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 6, 2017 at 9:04 PM

Nice to see this spoonbill Ken. Nice look in the eye with a bit of action from the lifted leg.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 24, 2017 at 4:38 AM

Thanks for the comments devil

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