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    Interesting how they use their tails to slow down before the feet touch down on the water. This was taken at the same birding spot where I posted my Sacred Ibis post. Taken in the late afternoon in Cape Town last December.

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    Hey Stu...Great pose detail and exposure. Nicely done

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    Great capture. Exposure and pose are excellent. Nice to see the action of the tail in use.

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    Stuart:

    Nice behavioral shot, well composed, tells the story. Good exposure balance here.

    Does it have some fishing line wrapped around its bill?

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    Thanks a stack guys.

    Randy, Im not sure what is on the bill. Its bugged me for a while. The line at the back certainly seems like it, as you can see it going underneath the chin. Having said that, this water spot is only accessable by a few paths to the hide I was shooting from. There is certainly no fishing done whatsoever, unless he's flown away and come back with some line. These birds are all totally wild and can freely fly where ever they may choose. Cheers.

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    Awesome pose and top exposure. I might crop a tiny bit at the bottom and at the right. But really just a tiny bit.

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    I like it as noted. :) Could there be some weed wrapped around its bill???
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    Stuart, Nice landing pose and the tail touch down is special. I like the head angle and extended wings w/lots of detail.

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    Nice one Stu. Moment well captured. I think it it a form of algae that the bird has wrapped aroud his bill.

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    Beautiful image, nice pose, light and loved the timing Bhai...

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    Thank you all so much for the kind words. Always appreciated.

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    What a wonderful pose Stu! Beautiful image and perfect exp. Love the colours and that little splash.:)

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    Thank you Vida.

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