Lesser Flamingo - last light

[Chris van Rooyen]

Hi guys

Another image from my weekend in Kimberley. I extended the canvas slightly all round.

Camera Model: NIKON D3S
Date/Time: 2010:07:23 17:10:38
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/8
Exposure mode: Manual
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1250
Lens: 600mm
Focal length: 600mm

[Chris van Rooyen]

Just noticed a dust spot which I removed.

[Loukie Viljoen]

I see another one Chris, below raised foot, and directly below beak , I like to think it is a drop of water, nice photo Chris, Light excellent, mooi Chris.

[Gal Shon]

It's like a game now... find the dust spot... :D
Light, BG, splash, eye contact and sharpness are all fantastic!
I only wish that the far wing wouldn't run across the neck.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The light, eye contact and calm water make this one for me. Running pose and sharpness look great, too. If the far wing were a bit higher, it would have put it over the top.

[Bill Dix]

Fantastic light, pose and splash. Beautifully captured, far wing notwithstanding.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Nitpickers, nitpickers...I love it! It has wow factor for me - the beautiful bokeh, that gorgeous water and that lovely pose...water splash takes it over the top :)

[Randy Stout]

Chris:

I am with Nicki on this one. The first thing I look for in an image is impact. This one really has it. Yes, a couple of perfect world wishes, but it is so strong that they really don't matter to me. ( And I am pretty particular)

Well done.

Randy

[Ofer Levy]

Beautiful shot Chris! Wonder why you are using the 600 instead of the 500...?
Cheers,
Ofer

[James Salywoda]

Beautiful Shot Chris!!! A nice graceful takeoff pose captured and beautiful colors and detail.I like it alot.

[Markus Jais]

Great takeoff pose, beautiful light and colors. The raised leg is fantastic.

Markus

[Mark Dumbleton]

Stunning Chris! Great late light and pose! Super timing!

[Michael Rosenbaum]

Great lines and comp, Chris.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

pure WOW effect here. Would make a great book cover. the light, pose, freeze, BG......everything is quite spectacular. A winner in any book IMO. Thx for sharing, Chris. Your work is very inspirational.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent take off Chris, rich details with nice exp and clean water add a lot

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks everyone for comments and suggestions! Ofer, the 500mm is currently with Albert Froneman, my business partner, in the Kgalagadi. The 500 remains my favourite lens, but I must say the 600 did pretty well.

[Ofer Levy]

Thanks everyone for comments and suggestions! Ofer, the 500mm is currently with Albert Froneman, my business partner, in the Kgalagadi. The 500 remains my favourite lens, but I must say the 600 did pretty well.

Thanks Chris! I recently bought a Canon 600 f4 IS so I am trying to get used to this beast - less HH work and more back problems....:confused:

[Rod Warnock]

Magic image, Chris !! Has everything subject isolation, moment well caught, action to burn, bg so supportive ..great poetry depicted.
Wing position doesn't phase this viewer. The goose step adds greatly.
Best regards
Rod Warnock

[Don Railton]

Hi Chris

Work like this is inspirational to beginners like me..

DON