A friend who knew that I had done a little photography while in Florida asked when I was going to post a spoonie. Well, this is the first of several that will probably eventually show up
D4 600VR with TC14 f/6.3 1/3200s ISO 1000 tripod, standing in Tampa Bay, courtesy of Capt. James.
Post: minor crop from right for comp. selective sharpening.
Advice and comments always appreciated.
Was happy to get him just above the mangroves, as I have pretty much stopped doing birds against a clear blue sky, unless it is something really unique. I like the extra depth and sense of place that the bg can provide.
Randy, I completely agree with you on the addition of the beautifully blurred mangroves. Not only do they add the depth and sense of place you mention, they provide a nice frame for the bird. The soft greens blend into the blue sky and provide a lovely back drop for the brilliant pinks of the spoonbill. Very nice position on the bird.
Nice one Randy, and I like that mangrove line too. Nice pose overall and the colours are very appealing. I know it was part of its' plumage but the black speck over the eye kind distracts me a bit, you could patch it out I guess as I'm not certain every individual has that there. Looking forward to the others too!
Hi Randy, great flight pose showing the down stroke of both wings, and the spoonie is well exposed and nice and sharp. Sometimes its difficult to resist taking any bird against a plain blue sky, but I agree, against a foliage or partial foliage BG, will beat a blue sky any day.