Obligatory Hooptie Deux Spoonbill

Back from my 4 1/2 days in Florida, and this is the first image I have post processed upon my return. If you want Roseate Spoonbill images (and many other species for that matter), or want better opportunities to improve on the ones you already have then James Shadle is the man you want to talk to :cool:. Incredible day on his boat, and his expertise in placing it for optimal results is first class!

This one was taken in the afternoon as we were experimenting with back-lit landing situations. This Roseate Spoonbill took off to our left...and with the sun to our right it was perfect for flight imagery:).

Canon 40D + 100-400L @400mm, manual, 1/800s., f/7.1, ISO 400, -1/3 EC, handheld from Hooptie Deux, 80% full-frame.

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D, That is one super BIF!!!! Love the eye contact. Bob

HI Daniel,

Lovely man... Excellent exposure, composition and details.

Great wing position, details and eye contact. I might blur the BG a bit.

I'm glad you had such a good time in Florida Daniel! I like this a lot.

Simply lovely. The pink feathers against the green background foliage are very nice.

I really like the wing position and eye contact!

Really well done. Love the whole image as is.

Excellent capture and composition. I like the eye contact and the soft pink colors of your subject...congrats...:cool:

Nice work and great wing position Daniel.

Love the wing position Daniel !!!! Glad you had a great time !! ..... with Darth there is very little choice but !!!!!!!

Great definition in that face!! Glad you had a good time on the Hooptie, paradise is a nice place to go :)

Great image Dan! I look forward to hearing all about your trip, in person, very soon.

Your timing was perfect Daniel. Beautiful image with a wonderful flight pose and excellent detail and exposure. Looks like you had a great time in our sunny state !!!!

All has been said... GREAT detail, color, pose, BG.
Very nice indeed!

Steve