Spooonbill Territorial Fight

[susanschermer]

These two males battled it out at the rookery in Tampa Bay last week aboard the "Hooptie Deux".
1DMark III, 500mm.

[Mike Godwin]

Perfect image, love the power, composition and lighting... Great Stuff Susan!

Mike Godwin
Gatorland

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the action you captured in this image Susan. The water droplets are a lovely bonus as well. Looks like you had a wonderful time aboard the Hooptie Deux. Look forward to your future posts.

[Randy Stout]

Susan:
Nice image. I have been waiting to see your 'fox' come up since we met at Ding about 3 weeks ago. I guess I need to go with James if I want to get some fine Spoonie shots.

Randy Stout

[Arthur Morris]

Ah, Mike, you are too, too kind. Good job of capturing the action and a good exposure. One fair head angle and one very poor one (the upper bird). Light fairly harsh and the proximal mangrove BKFR is less than ideal. I do like the drops.

later and love, artie

[Raul Quinones]

Nice action captured here, this is something I will like to witness.

[Linda Robbins]

Great capture of the action, and I like the flying water off the feet! The light was a little bright, but you positioned yourself well so that you had direct frontal lighting on your subjects. I wish the top bird had turned his head toward you instead of away. Still, a nice action image.

[Maxis Gamez]

I know how fast situations like these come. With that said I think you did the best you could. There is no time to move or wait for a head turn. I think you did an excellent work keeping both in focus.

[susanschermer]

Thanks, Max and the rest of you. Artie, you are so cruel.

[Arthur Morris]

Artie, you are so cruel.

Just smart and honest.

later and love, artie

[Blake Shadle]

You did a fine job with this image, Susan. Seperation between your subject and background would make a world of difference, but believe me, I know that location well and I know that's not always possible. I really like the interaction and the water drops are definitely a plus.