Pink landing

[Juan Aragonés]

This image is from one of the best days shooting in the field that I have enjoyed this year. A great morning full of flamingos, lots of images and lots of fun. In a perfect world this image would be much better without the bands in the legs. I can clone out without problems but I really do not worry a lot about the bands :p. I can clone out
Merry Christmast to everyone, enjoy the holydays and have a great time with family ;)

Nikon D300 AFS Nikkor 500VR+1,4XTC, handheld, manual exposure, croped, f8, 1/2000s, ISO800 (:o)

Processing job: croping, selective sharpening on the bird, noise reduction in the background, slight leveling, saturation adjustments.

Comments and critics are always wellcomed :)

[arash_hazeghi]

Very beautiful Juan love the details and sharp eye. Lovely and happy holidays!

[Ofer Levy]

Techs look perfect to me - great job! Would clone the bands.

[Harshad Barve]

Greater flmaingo is one species I love for few reasons , they allow you to come close , amazing red color and one big size
Beautiful pose , nice details and perfect HA and lovely blue BG
TFS

ps , Why they are banded , You must be having birds without bands

[denise ippolito]

Juan, Amazing! I love the sharp details and the stretched out pose. Merry Christmas to you and your family:D

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the goofy pose, sharpness and eye contact. Happy holidays to you, too!

[David Fletcher]

Beauty of a shot Juan. happy hols to you and your loved ones too.

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Great pose, detail & colours. Lovely image Juan!:)

[Ashay Dhavale]

Fantastic Flight shot. The eye is just perfect. Perfect exposure on the body as well.

[Bill Dix]

Terrific pose and exposure. Great detail for BIF, and colors are lovely. Nicely done!

[susanschermer]

If it weren't for the bands I'd think this was a stuffed animal you tossed up in the air. It's too perfect.:)

[Steve Canuel]

Reminds me of a frog leaping into the air. Nicely detailed (especially the head).

[Ramon M. Casares]

Terrific landing pose, and stunning detail, nice light and specie! Big congratulations Juan!

[Raymond Barlow]

I like how this is high in the frame Juan, and the details are superb.