Lesser Flamingo

[Chris van Rooyen]

I captured this image early morning last year at Kamfers dam in the Northern Cape. Yup, the head angle is not perfect:), but I still like the overall impact(?). Your opinions will be appreciated..thanks for looking!

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:12:14 05:49:20
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
Focal length: 700mm

[Alexander Koenders]

This photograph helps me to pre enjoy my trip to youre homeland next february Chris. The colors reflect the beauty of South Africa. Do its a pitty that you have a copple of "half ones" at the right site

[Ian Mason]

I love the overall impact! A little more space at the bottom would be good if you have it.

[Brian Barcelos]

Overall a very lovely image. I especially love the "Karate Kid" leg pose. Of course a little head turn toward us would have put this over the top but I still like it.

Brian

[Aidan Briggs]

Sweet warm light, exposure, and BG. Agree on the HA, and wish the birds on the bottom weren't clipped.

[Harshad Barve]

this is fanatastic image IMHO , lovely leg position and colors
TFS

[Dave Barnes]

Hi Chris, I like the light and colour captured. The image does have a good impact and I think the comp and pose works well.
Ditto Alexander with the tail on the right, the cut off birds on the left dont seem to bother.

[Keith Bauer]

Very cool capture. The position of the bird coming in is great. Another Ditto with the tail on the right. Nicely done

[Glenda Simmons]

Change your title to: "MAKE ROOM"!! Love it.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks everyone for the constructive comments!

[David Fletcher]

Striking shot Chris. Think you have done well as whenever there are groups of flamingoes, there always seems one too many, or one part too many. The bird incoming is strong enough to carry this. WD!