Myakka River Sunset- Wood Stork

Gallery: AvianPosted January 31, 20045,363 views27 comments

After shooting with Steve Muskie and Rick Collier for most of the day at the dam area lookout Rick and I went back at sunset to grab a few more.

1d, 300 2.8L IS, 2x TCII, ISO 400, 550 fill -2/3, monopod.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Juza on January 31, 2004 at 1:07 PM

Hi Rick,
this guy seems to jump out of my monitor, what a sharpness!
The reflection creates a wonderful graphic effect...I love this one

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Fusco on January 31, 2004 at 1:18 PM

Rick -

Nice color and composition. The shade of orange gives the image a soft pastel look. Very nice.

- Paul

Registered on November 17, 2003, 283 Posts, 1163 Comments

Comment posted by David Gottlieb on January 31, 2004 at 2:00 PM

What an amazing BG and sharpness.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 436 Posts, 1790 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 31, 2004 at 4:28 PM

A very strong graphic composition. Well done.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Danny on January 31, 2004 at 4:29 PM

Howdy Rick

. You won't catch me in avian very often Rick, I don't know one flying gadget to another, but I do know what I like and consider natures beauty. To capture that is always fantastic to see, no matter what the subject is. This shot is an example of why, this is one vertical I love. The lighting is excellent, the details are just great, the balance in my eyes is brilliant. Not much of a critique I'm afraid, its just something that jumped out and really appealed. Back to macro, LOL.

All the best Rick, had to comment on this one

Danny.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 165 Posts, 1345 Comments

Comment posted by Kim Kaiser on January 31, 2004 at 4:30 PM

great color!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 45 Posts, 370 Comments

Comment posted by Tam Stuart on January 31, 2004 at 4:43 PM

The reflection makes this for me. Together with the subject, a wonderful composition.

Registered on November 17, 2003, 113 Posts, 1600 Comments

Comment posted by Jess Lee on January 31, 2004 at 5:00 PM

I am SO jealous!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 114 Posts, 929 Comments

Comment posted by Paula Graham on January 31, 2004 at 5:16 PM

Most beautiful colours, composition and sharpness. I love it.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 34 Posts, 902 Comments

Comment posted by Skip Layman on January 31, 2004 at 5:53 PM

Very nice portrait. The dark heaa make this a tought exposrue, but other than the few spots of hot white on the wings, you habdled it very well.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 558 Posts, 1704 Comments

Comment posted by Jeffrey Hall on January 31, 2004 at 5:57 PM

Is it the burnished brass color of the water (and the fact that it is picked up by the stork's plumage) or the evocative broken up reflection? Whichever (or both) it is, this image is amazing.

Registered on December 21, 2003, 0 Posts, 24 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Steele on January 31, 2004 at 6:07 PM

Whoa! This baby has IMPACT !!! Smokin' shot Rick.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 31, 2004 at 6:17 PM

Rick: You know this is really a pretty ugly bird but a perfectly wonderful and beautiful image. Bravo! ><>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Muskie on January 31, 2004 at 7:37 PM

Rick, this is gorgeous. I've never tried shooting at the dam late in the day like that. With this picture you've shown me what I've been missing. I'll have to try it now! I love the background color and the bird's pose, along with the reflection.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 26 Posts, 218 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Yike on January 31, 2004 at 7:58 PM

Holy smokes!!! This is unbelievable! Fantastic work. Beautiful job with the lighting and fill flash. Perfect!!

Registered on January 13, 2004, 5 Posts, 31 Comments

Comment posted by Brian E. Small on January 31, 2004 at 10:11 PM

Wonderful photo Rick.............you get one of these

Registered on November 1, 2003, 147 Posts, 933 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce Sherman on January 31, 2004 at 10:12 PM

Rick,
WOW! This is absolutely superb. Love the colors of the water.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 165 Posts, 1116 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Collier on January 31, 2004 at 11:32 PM

This is absolutely gorgeous -- to think I was standing right next to you! Great job!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 26 Posts, 140 Comments

Comment posted by George Forrest on February 1, 2004 at 1:42 AM

My favorite Wood Stork image to date! This is a winner for sure in IMHO. Just the right amount of flash on those white feathers to show detail and that golden water, well it doesn't get better than that. (However, mother nature gets some of the credit.) Well done Rick.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 26 Posts, 443 Comments

Comment posted by Milo Burcham on February 1, 2004 at 2:11 AM

This photo has a lot of impact. Beuatiful, bright colors. Very well executed, including use of flash.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 80 Posts, 584 Comments

Comment posted by Garth McElroy on February 1, 2004 at 6:52 AM

Fantastic Rick!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 248 Posts, 4406 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Bates on February 1, 2004 at 7:36 AM

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael

Registered on November 1, 2003, 149 Posts, 2381 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Barletta on February 1, 2004 at 9:38 AM

Thank you all for the kind comments! I really like this image a lot to. The forum has helped to show me what makes a good image. Thanks again to all for your help.

Registered on January 13, 2004, 3 Posts, 21 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Royse on February 1, 2004 at 12:00 PM

Very nice! The color of the water really makes this one.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 218 Posts, 2427 Comments

Comment posted by Danny on February 2, 2004 at 2:13 PM

Just had to come back to this one and show my daughter. Another fan Rick

. Well a big congrats on the editors pick M8t, outstanding image that well and truly deserves it, so does the eye that took it.

.........wheres that macro gallery button

Danny.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 165 Posts, 1345 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Elliot on February 4, 2004 at 7:48 PM

Absolutely georgeous and congratulations for this perfect presentation.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 126 Posts, 540 Comments

Comment posted by Marcos Veiga on February 15, 2004 at 2:39 PM

Perfect shot Rick, excellent colours.

Marcos Veiga
Spain
<a href="http://www.marcosveiga.com" target="_blank">Marcos Veiga</a>

Registered on December 28, 2003, 0 Posts, 21 Comments