1000th Post!!!!!

[Fabs Forns]

From the land of the Spoonies, on my second trip on Capt. James' Hooptie.
The morning was nice and pleasant, and the afternoon had promises of storms. We left most of the gear in land, in case things got a bit complicated with the weather. It was thundering heavily in the distance, but the storm never caught with us, except for providing us with this rainbow as background.

I will note that although the bird is looking out of the frame, it does not bother me in the least, he is the pink escaping from the rainbow, leaving the other colors to fend for themselves.
It is a full frame and I didn't know I had it until I got to the hotel that night.
Still one of my favorites of all times.

1d3, 400/5.6 @ f 6/3, 1/800 ISO 800
hand held from boat

It has been my pleasure to make it to my first milestone of 1K posts :)

[Kenn Christensen]

congrats on a beautiful shot.. as well as 1000 posts!... hmmmm lets see.. you average in a day pretty much what Ive done in my WHOLE time!.. well.. that pretty much makes sense... if knowledge is an indicator of how much you have to say.. I probably shouldnt even have that many!

[Albert Froneman]

Awesome image Fabs - congrats from me! The way in which the colors complement each other makes for a once in a lifetime moment! Truly magnificent!

[Krijn Trimbos]

I remember this one, and still love it! The composition is very strong here, with the rainbow filling up the empty space on the left and the spoonbill on the right. The exposure, wing detail and headturn aren't bad either. Excellent shot!

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

... with the rainbow ... !!!
I am speechless about this image!

[Del Cockroft]

You do manage to get your birds into some wonderful positions. I love it. This is most appropriate for your 1000th post. Congratulations.!!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Fab,

Great image with a nice composition. Can you believe it, 1000!! already!!

[Rich Steel]

Hi Fabs

A lovely image and I like the way the pink in the rainbow ties in with the colour of the bird. The bird leaving the frame doesn't bother me at all and the shot seems well balanced with the rainbow on the left.

A 1000 posts already thats amazing!!!!! I think you should have a well earned rest and head out with the camera :)

Cheers

Rich

[Judd Patterson]

Rainbow + Bird = Awesome! Fabs, this is a truly special image and I'll always enjoy giving it another look. Both of your subjects are in perfect positions and it all comes together so nicely. Well done on the photograph and on 1,000 posts...you are amazing!

[Jeff Nadler]

Hi Fabs,

This is a stunning image that should be a masterpiece, framed for the wall. I appreciate your comment on the bird looking out of the frame, ackowledging that such a placement that differs from the typical negative comments, can be quite artistic and effective. It was really Artie that made me realize this with his suggested crop of a moose image of mine, placing it on the edge of the frame. It's so nice to work out of the box!

[Lana Hays]

Fabs
1 spoonbill + 1 rainbow = a pot of gold image for the 1000th post......congrats big time
I like the composition......always a treat to see what you can come up with next.

[Doug Brown]

What a great capture Fabs! And congrats on your 1,000th post. At this pace I should get there sometime in 2010.

[Grace Scalzo]

A true delight to see. Everything about it is sweet, right down the the baby spoonie's feet. Congrats !

[John Zimmerman]

Congratulations on your 1,000th post. Like all of your photography it is wonderful.

[Raymond Barlow]

all time classic Fabs shot!! congrats on 1k!!

[David Hemmings]

I remember this lovely image, one of my favorites all time of yours Fabs:D

[Bonnie Block]

How sweet, Fabs--unbelievably special. The lighting and colors are magical.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

From the best flight shots that I have ever seen!!!

[Alan Murphy]

Very very impressive Fab.

[Chris van Rooyen]

All's been said....a once in a life time shot

[Marko Matesic]

This is something special.....I am amazed .....
Congrats

[Linda Robbins]

Of all your wonderful images, this is my favorite. Really spectacular, Fabs! Very fitting for your 1000th post!

[Shaoqing He]

Wonderful monent and nice capture= WOW!!

[Mike McCarthy]

Wow....1000th post already. I thought I was a "post w****" ...lol *-) Nice job Fabs, both on the image and the quality posts and crits. You go Girl...can't wait to see the next 1000.

[Jose Suro]

I just found this place today and you already have 1000 posts!! Congrats. Your signature image. Sharp and not contrasty. Very well done. I know you like the bird on that side but to me this would have been a killer shot in portrait mode. Hindsight is 20/20 :). Great job Fabiola.

Best,

Jose

[Jim Poor]

Woo Hoo! 1000 posts and a picture worth 1000 words.

[Tony Whitehead]

That is just amazing Fabs.

[Rich Ikerd]

Not sure how I missed this one Fabiola, but let me offer my congrats. This is a beautiful image - the banking spoonie and the hint of a rainbow are perfect.