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    Although taken over a year ago, there is a wetland south of Johannesburg, where the Flamingo's come to spend a bit of time, before moving on. Unfortunately I cannot say where they come from, or where they go. Here is an image of one landing. They are only there for a couple of weeks.


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    F/8
    ISO 400

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    Great timing! Nice pose and great light! Bg is nice as it doesn't distracts and tells us something about the bird's enviroment. Congratulaitons!

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    Nice timing, and good wingspread. Maybe a little centered. I also like the BG but I wish it didn't intesect in the face area. Some noise is apparent around the subject.

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    I like the landing pose and details. Noise and BG/subject intersection have been mentioned.

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    Love the colours and the water splashes. When do they usually come, Stuart? I was lucky enough to see them in September at Marievale. Didn't realise they were only there briefly - unfortunately didn't get this close.
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    Hey Tony, Yes Marievale it was. I didnt go there this year and not sure if they arrived, as havent seen them posted on the other site here. I have seen them recently frequenting another wetland in Kempton Park, near the airport, but they are wading deep in the middle, so havent bothered to even try a shot. Cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart Bowie View Post
    Hey Tony, Yes Marievale it was. I didnt go there this year and not sure if they arrived, as havent seen them posted on the other site here. I have seen them recently frequenting another wetland in Kempton Park, near the airport, but they are wading deep in the middle, so havent bothered to even try a shot. Cheers.
    Thanks Stuart. The shots I got were wading far away in harsh midday light :(
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    I agree with the previous comments. I like a lot the wing spreading and the action. Some strange marks like cloning marks (?) in the inner group of black secondaries in the left wing.

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    Great details and nice wing position!

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    Thanks so much for your comments and positive crits. I appreciate each and every one.

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