African Spoonbill

[Kirsten Frost]

I captured this African Spoonbill approaching its nest at Intaka Island, a local wetland reserve in Cape Town, South Africa. Really enjoyed the evenings light here.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 10D
Lens: Canon 400mm 5.6
Date/Time: 2007:09:02 18:05:53
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
ISO: 400
Focal length: 400mm
AF mode: AI Servo AF

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is excellent, Kirsten!. Great light, pose, details and BG. I would only try to brighten the shadows under the left wing and it is a bit tight in the frame for my taste. Keep them coming.

[Alan Melle]

A terrific image! Wonderful light and I like the BG. It may be a bit tight but there is space all around the bird and nothing is clipped so it works for me. A little more space in front of the bird would be nice.

[joel quenneville]

Great flight shot. I love the golden light on this subject. I would add a little more room all round if you have more canvas. Congratulations.

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely Kirsten - background is stunning. Agree about a bit more room in front

[Fabs Forns]

Nits mentioned, a good looking image, congratulations!

[Kirsten Frost]

Thanks for the kind comments and good advice everyone ;)

[Nicole Brooker]

The light is amazing and the background very nice. A great flight shot. Look forward to seeing more.

[Del Cockroft]

There is nothing else I could possibly add from what has been said already. A first class image.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great colors and great light!!!

[Kirsten Frost]

Thanks for the feedback.

[Shaoqing He]

A beautiful + very nice capture.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the light,eye contact and colors!!!