American Flamingo

[Paul Marcellini]

One from back in November. An 8 mile paddle was required for this shot. I was hoping to get back out while these were in the Everglades but conditions were never right again.

There were 5 total and it was one of the coolest sights in the Everglades for me. Also saw thousands of shorebirds and a few immature bald eagles. It was a wonderful morning.

Thanks for looking and critiquing,
Paul

20d, 100-400@375 iso100 f8 1/800s, about 75% of original , kayak

[Aidan Briggs]

Nice pose, colors, and details. I can't decide if I like or dislike the shorebirds in the BG. There a couple dark spots in the green part of the BG that are a tad distracting.

[Judd Patterson]

To photograph a wild flamingo in the United States is an amazing treat. This is a beauty Paul, with a nice sense of surroundings with the shoreline, mangroves, and other shorebirds OOF in the background. I like the moment capture too, with the neck down and the bird's bill just above the water. Fine work!

[Stephen Earle]

Well done on including the environment here. The flamingo pops nicely.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Nice light and great sharpness. I like the shorebirds as well. Would have liked the bird turned slightly more towards the viewer.

[susanschermer]

Paul, I don't think many people appreciate how difficult it was to even glimpse a flamingo at ENP no less get a close, clear image. How did you know you would see them after paddling 8 miles?

[Paul Marcellini]

Thanks everyone. I will fix those dark spots in the green. Susan, i had read several reports of them in the area, but it was a guess. The biggest difficulty was getting a good tide in the early morning light.