Spoonbill

[Rod Wiley]

This image was created at Gatorland a couple of weekends ago. I slowed the shutter speed down a little to get a blur in the wing tips. I didn't want it to appear as if the bird was just hanging there. Rod

Nikon D300
200-400 vr
1/1250 f 6.3
ISO 200
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[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light, pose and colors. The wing blur works well but I would put the bird further to the left in the frame. There is a slight S/H halo around the legs.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Neat pose and great colours, but I agree the comp should be improved by uncentering the spoonbill. If this is full-frame this is a very simple image to add canvas to.

[Dave Phillips]

sweet image Rod, agree about the space.....the wing blur is a plus

[Lori A. Cash]

Nice capture, Rod. I like the pose, details and colors. Agree with comments about composition. I like the wing blur, too.

[Paul Pagano]

A nice in flight shot...the wing blur adds a nice feel of motion. Sweet head angle. Well done.