Spoonbill

[George DeCamp]

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Spoonbill, Tampa Bay Florida

This is a Spoonbill image from the afternoon Louise and I went out on James Shadles boat in Tampa Florida. I was able to get some nice images of this Spoonie landing among others and some other species as well while with James. A very productive day with a very nice person as well. I recommend going out on James' Boat to anyone who is looking for these types of images, both this one and the last image I posted.

May be off the Internet now for a few days...sigh.

Nikon D3, 600VR, x1.4, ISO 800, f8, 1/1250, comp -0.3, Gitzo 3530, Wimberley Head

[Robert O'Toole]

Very nice george I see your new 600VR is working well. I havent been out with James in months glad you could make it out with him. Wish I was there.

Robert

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This makes me really envious. :) I'd love to photograph some spoonbills. Great light, pose and details. The new lens seems to work great.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Hi George,
Lovely image. Nice light and colours. I am not an expert in bird photography, but I feel the band at the bottom is bright and is slightly distracting. Anyday, I would love to shoot such an image.

[Arthur Morris]

Sharp, lovely light, coming towards you. The cupped left wing bugs me a bit. And yes, the soon-to-be replaced Hooptie rocks, as does Froggie.

later and love, artie

[Maxis Gamez]

Gorgeous George, nothing else to say!!

[Grady Weed]

Well Artie, I will take this one anyday. I now you live there and can get one anytime. Lovely creatures. To us New Englaners however, this rocks! Great one George. Hey James; maybe next tiem I come down to stay with Craig, we can hook up with you and Blake. See you and miss you buddy.

[Steve Canuel]

Beautiful image. Nice, warm feel with a sharp head to boot. Wish the left wing had opened up just a bit to show the rounded feathers rather than the sharp edge. I'd see if I could eliminate the single dark spot in the lower right (as viewed). Very nice.
Steve

[Gayle Clement]

I love the warm feel of this, the great background and the beautiful bird coming toward you. I agree with Steve about the small dark area. Terrific image!

[David Fletcher]

Glad to see you are enjoying the new toy George. Works pretty well. Fantastic shot BTW. Dave

[Jody Melanson]

Wow! Love the depth to this image, leaps right off the screen, George! BG, light, this image has it all. Well done.

[Blake Shadle]

Alright, George! Score! I don't mind the cupped wing, the black behind the spoonie is something I might consider removing... Otherwise, sharp, gorgeous light and beautiful subject to boot! The Hooptie Duex is going to rock even harder...

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

One of the best Spoonbill shot`s I`ve seen Iately!!!