Roseate Spoonbill

[Sidharth Kodikal]

I was longing to photograph this bird after seeing many great posts from our Floridian members. My wish was granted at a recent trip to the Texas coast

Canon 50D, 300 2.8, 2x
1/400, f9.0, iso 400, Av mode

Comments and critiques appreciated

[Ignacio Yufera]

I really like the tension in the bird's posture, and the BG suggests its habitat very nicely. Striking contrast of colors, too.

[Michael Pancier]

Beautiful bird. I'd check to see if you have any highlights in the eye and try to dodge them a tad. Lighting is perfect for these type of birds.

[Don Lacy]

Wonderful colors and pose my only suggestion would be to lighten the eye.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good pose, and I like how it is standing at the very tip of the branch. I'm wondering about the whitish area close to that branch though...whatever the cause of it I think it needs to be filled in with some surrounding greenery.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Thanks for all the feedback. I will look at lightening the eye and filling the whitish area near the branch.

[Todd Frost]

Nice pose from the spoonie. Colors are sweet and love the bg. Lightening eye already addressed. TFS
Todd