It's that time of year. Pink

[James Shadle]

This is a newly fledged Roseate Spoonbill.
As you can see it is a rather inexperienced flyer. They get better.

From Tampa Bay.
Nikon D2H with a Nikon 600mm F4 AF-S I
ISO 250
1/1250 @ F6.3

Sorry about the post and run. I am trying to finish collating the IOTY nominations by tonight.

Some GREAT images have been nominated!!!!

James

[Judd Patterson]

That's a really cool pose, James. Love the soft pinks of these youngsters too. It looks like the secondaries and tail feathers are the sharpest...wish for just a bit more sharpness on the head and bill. Nice work and hope to see more from your recent trips in Tampa Bay!

[Nate Chappell]

Great diagonal pose and the open beak and flailing feet add a lot, I agree that the head could be a bit sharper.

[James Shadle]

Does this look better?
I tend to use USM too conservatively.

[Blake Shadle]

Sweet!! The second image is better in my opinion. Love the vertical composition, exposure, and gorgeous underwing detail. I'm gettin' seriously geeked for the season!

[John Blumenkamp]

Awesome pose and the head turn is great for your composition... I really like how you've left more space to the right.

[diegopiacenza]

great pose, comp and the detail of the opened beak complete a fantastic photo.

The second image it's better than the first.

Thanks for share

[Ramon M. Casares]

Great pose, stunnnig actually, great plus the open bill, lovely light and good exposure, If I may James, here´s a repost, a bit darker, with more sat and also a darker BG, hope you don´t mind. :o

[Doug Brown]

Not sure what the juvies look like, but I like Ramon's repost the best.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This really looks like flight school. :) Great pose and the more sharpened version looks great.

[Fabs Forns]

I like the sharper repost, but James' colors are more true to juvies. Great pose!!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Oh James what can I add . This is just awesome. One that we all dream of. Love it.

[Philip Pietri]

Spectacular, Spectacular. Everything about it is awesome. Light-Pink and Baby Blue...sweet color combo in this image. Great composition, light and details. I'm getting pretty excited about this weekend as well!!!

[James Shadle]

I don't mind. I appreciate you taking the time!
James

[James Shadle]

I like Ramon's as well.
The one I posted closer represents the true colors of the Juvi Spoonbill.
James