Wood Stork

[John Tillard]

Perhaps this pose is quite common among storks and other birds but a bird on their knees was a first for me! In addition, I really loved the color of the bill/beak. So I captured the event for posterity! This Wood Stork is a Jenkins Creek park out side of Spring Hill. Your C&C is appreciated.

John

Canon 30D Manual Exposure 1/1250 f5.6 ISO 200 Eval Metering EF 70-200mm f2.8L 200.0mm

[Alfred Forns]

Hi John I have seen them on their knees a lot but not sure what they are up to? Could post the question in the behavior gallery!!!


Remember to get into good sun angle before making the image. The sun was from your right so the left side is in partial shadow. Can also suggest to crop a little from the left to keep the bird off center. Very nice image !!!

[John Tillard]

Thanks Alfred, I just found the pose very different. I will try to keep the sun more in mind. THanks.

John

[Gus Cobos]

Hi John,
Nice Stork...agree with Mr. Forns on the light angle. you need to watch that sun...the lighting is very harsh, casting shadows...:cool:

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Never seen this pose either, thanks for showing it to us.

[John Tillard]

Thank you all for taking the time to look and comment. It was taken in the late afternoon. Thanks again.

John