Juvie Roseate Spoonbill

[gail bisson]

The juvies still have feathers on their head and don't have the bright pink on the wings. Newly fledged spoonies also have brown eyes. I think this guy is probably a year old or so.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Took this in Fort Myers this April.
Canon 1 Dx
600mm II
ISO 400 SS 1/2500 Av 7.1
Taken around 8:00AM
PP:Very small crop, usual LR5 sliders, levels in PS5,USM to JPEG
I did a version of this image with the BG shoreline dodged to lighten it up but I didn't like it. The shoreline gives the image depth ( I think) but feel free to disagree with me!!
Comments and critiques always learned from and appreciated with thanks,
Gail

[Ramon Reyes]

Beautifully captured Gail. Love the light, soft reflection on the water and the water drop completes the image.

Ramon

[Karl Egressy]

Very nice image, Gail. The head turn and eye contact are perfect, so is the IQ. The water droplet is a nice feature. The only thing I might change if possible , the horizontal darker area at the head level.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, exquisite light, and in turn you have exposed this so well. You pressed the shutter at the right moment with regards to getting a good HA, and of course, timing the falling droplet. Love the calmness of the water too.

[stuart wanuck]

Way to go nice!!!

[Joseph Przybyla]

I can't tell you anything you do not already know about this image. Nice image Gail, thank you for sharing.

[arash_hazeghi]

Great pose enhanced by the water drop, I like the clam water but find the shoreline a bit distracting. Colors are a bit dull and can go a touch warmer

TFS

[David Salem]

Much better than the thumbnail looks. The light and it's angle is perfect and the exposure and details look fantastic. It has a nice 3D effect to it. Love the water drop. Nice work Gail.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

The distant shoreline cutting across the head is all I'd be inclined to try and change during the capture.
Otherwise a mighty fine image Gail. Love the water droplet off the bill. Way cool!

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent shot with very nice soft background, Gail.