Roseate Spoonbill in flight

[Bill Dix]

I was photographing wading birds in a pond at Merritt Island NWR when this guy suddenly appeared overhead, coming to join the party. I didn't have time to boost the SS, but grabbed a few shots as he came by. Thus the blurred wingtips. Perhaps someone can tell me whether the dark smudges on the wings are an indication of a young bird, or evidence that he dipped his wingtips in the mud.

D500, 500f4, ISO 2000, 1/16--s @ f/7.1 manual.

[Alex Becker]

Hi Bill, Nice pose, HA, and eye contact on this guy. I don't mind the blurred wingtips here. I like the sliver of space between the top and bottom of the bill. TFS!

[William Dickson]

Nice work Bill, I like the flight pose and colours on the bird. The head looks sharp, and I also don't mind the blur on the wings, it brings movement to the frame. The green on the bottom adds to the image.

Will

[Isaac Grant]

Nice shot Bill. I didn't get anywhere near one in Florida. Even though I know where a huge colony nests. Agree with above. Only thing to add is maybe the head looks a little too gray.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Very nice flight capture, Bill. Excellent wing position, and beautiful soft light. Well done.

Geoffrey




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