Magnificent Frigate Bird

[David Hemmings]

I thought that this would be an interesting shot to post as you dont often see, at least I don't, the male Frigate Bird flying with the gular pouch inflated.

Canon 1D MK 11 N / Canon 400 f5.6 / 1/1250th @ f5.6 ISO 400 / handheld
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[Krijn Trimbos]

That is amazing! Love the pouch and the look towards the camera here. Can't think of anything more to say than excellent shot!

[Fabs Forns]

Excellent done, David.

Notice how the reds are not oversaturated letting the detail show through :)

[Alfred Forns]

David you got the pouch and feather detail Tough combo to come up with !!!!! Big Time Congrats !!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

A winner for sure David !! You got it all. Stunning image with excellent detail in the blacks , great flight pose and then the real bonus is the pouch. Love it !!

[Maxis Gamez]

Excellent capture. What a lovely looking bird.

[Glenn Bartley]

Wow! This is so cool.

[Jody Melanson]

Cool shot Dave! Great job on exposure.