Flamiball

I found this strange looking beautiful pink flower while walking in the salt flats that are bordered by mangrove forests in Yucatan. I hope I can get back there again in a season when this flower opens up.

1DX
700mm
ISO500
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1/1250
Handheld

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A fringed tulip? Beautiful as a flower or a flamingo:S3: I love the pose, Lorant, and the minimalist look. Thanks for posting! It's good to have you in OOTB.

Clever of you to spot the likeness to a flower. Love the colours on the bird. I think that the effect would be even more flower like if you cropped the water away.

Love the flower metaphor, too, but I wouldn't hope that it stays planted there til you get back:w3 NIce sharp feathers

Good creative thinking with this headless flamingo! I especially love the sweep of the tail feathers adding to that fringed look. Very lovely soft bkgd of layered colors.

What a fun image! Your commentary adds to the humor. Beautiful selective focus, detail in the feathers, and color.

Wonderful!! I love the detail in the flamingo.