Pink landing

This image is from one of the best days shooting in the field that I have enjoyed this year. A great morning full of flamingos, lots of images and lots of fun. In a perfect world this image would be much better without the bands in the legs. I can clone out without problems but I really do not worry a lot about the bands :p. I can clone out
Merry Christmast to everyone, enjoy the holydays and have a great time with family ;)

Nikon D300 AFS Nikkor 500VR+1,4XTC, handheld, manual exposure, croped, f8, 1/2000s, ISO800 (:o)

Processing job: croping, selective sharpening on the bird, noise reduction in the background, slight leveling, saturation adjustments.

Comments and critics are always wellcomed :)

Very beautiful Juan love the details and sharp eye. Lovely and happy holidays!

Techs look perfect to me - great job! Would clone the bands.

Greater flmaingo is one species I love for few reasons , they allow you to come close , amazing red color and one big size
Beautiful pose , nice details and perfect HA and lovely blue BG
TFS

ps , Why they are banded , You must be having birds without bands

Juan, Amazing! I love the sharp details and the stretched out pose. Merry Christmas to you and your family:D

I like the goofy pose, sharpness and eye contact. Happy holidays to you, too!

Beauty of a shot Juan. happy hols to you and your loved ones too.

Great pose, detail & colours. Lovely image Juan!:)

Fantastic Flight shot. The eye is just perfect. Perfect exposure on the body as well.

Terrific pose and exposure. Great detail for BIF, and colors are lovely. Nicely done!

If it weren't for the bands I'd think this was a stuffed animal you tossed up in the air. It's too perfect.:)

Reminds me of a frog leaping into the air. Nicely detailed (especially the head).

Terrific landing pose, and stunning detail, nice light and specie! Big congratulations Juan!

I like how this is high in the frame Juan, and the details are superb.