Spoonbil

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

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

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

great pose and details in sweet light

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

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

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

Sweeeeeeeet image. Love everything about it.

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

Nice light and great landing pose, Chris.

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.

Thanks for all the kind comments

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

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

Thanks Artie and Stu it's much appreciated