Spoonbil

[Chris Kotze]

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2.0x
Manual exposure
SS 1/4000
F5.5
ISO800

I made this at a local Bird sanctuary. I captured a full series of these guys from early April, breading to hatching and first flight.
It's almost time for them to start migrating

Comments and advice appreciated

[Craig Kerr]

Love that full wing span Chris... Exposure on white is excellent and that golden back-ground just lifts it to another level :bg3:

[gail bisson]

This is excellent. Love the wingspread and the BG. No nits from me. Well done,
Gail

[arash_hazeghi]

great pose and details in sweet light

[Jeff Parker]

Awesome shot. Great pose, light, exposure, sharpness, and background.

It's cool to see a different spoonbill species than what we're used to.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Nice show of those wings and sharp right to the bill. Love those feet.

[Troy Lim]

Sweeeeeeeet image. Love everything about it.

[Don Lacy]

The image pops off the screen , gorgeous colors and light.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice light and great landing pose, Chris.

[Josh Clark]

Fantastic wing spread you captured, with great lighting too. Love the angle that the Spoonbill is approaching as well. The BG seperates this bird nicely here as well.

[Chris Kotze]

Thanks for all the kind comments

[Arthur Morris]

Stunningly sharp. Perfect EXP. Sweet light. Stunning pose. Stunning image. Congrats!

[Stu Bowie]

Absolutely nailed Chris. Very well exposed, and you have captured good sharp detail against a great colourful BG.

[Chris Kotze]

Thanks Artie and Stu it's much appreciated