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    I would like to share one of my favorite flamingo images that i haven't posted before. It is from the same series I shared a few months ago. I got very close to this one crawling in a few inch deep water and mud. This was the first and so far only time I have seen them bathing in this very shallow water and I managed the photograph them.

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    You're outdoing yourself, Lorant. This bathing image is awesome with that light, the splash and the behavior. Your low angle really makes these flamingos come to life for the viewers.
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    wow you got to be kidding!! That color is so intense! I would love to see one, the only ones I have seen are plastic lol! I love the action, and the ultra low angle, nice shot!!!

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    The colour and all that splashing action make this a joy to view,excellent job.

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    Superb colours and smooth water in the foreground.
    Water droplets good too. Ticks all my boxes as they say
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    Another wonderful capture, Lorant!

    Superb colours and I like the framing, well exposed, good IQ, nice HA and pose from the bird, love the splash:)

    What beauty! Terms such as " avian splendour" and "flamboyant" come to my mind right now, I have to admit I am a little jealous...
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    As Gabriela wrote, I am jealous also. Beautiful image, the curved neck, the head angle, color and detail all perfect. Thank you for sharing, Lorant.
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    Did you save the best for last? I have been a fan of your flamingo series and i especially like this image. The light, POV, the bathing action with water drops and splash. I am drawn to the gold eye and the colors here are so beautiful against the smooth BG. I would only ask for more room on the left side. A beautiful reward for your wonderful efforts!

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    Excellent frame. The image just bursts with colour.

    Details are superb and the water being thrown about by the feathers puts this one over the top

    BG and low POV add even more

    TFS!!

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    Gorgeous light and color, great behavior and superb low POV. No wonder it's a favorite. Add one more name in the jealous column.

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    Lornat:

    Outstanding in all regards, color, action, shooting angle. Gold star from me!

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    Beautiful image with great angle and wow what an splash this bird have .... Love the colours the light is stunning here .......

    TFS.
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    Wow Lorant this is fantastic. The colors, the low shooting angle, and the bathing are all awesome and I like the composition you chose. Definitely one of your best Flamingo shots. Well done
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    If this were mine I'd have it on the wall in a heart beat. If you have it I wonder how a version with a fraction more below would look? STUNNING work, congrats!

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