Eurasian Spoonbill

[Frank Schauf]

Sometimes the focal length is to long.

1DMIV, EF 4/600 & 1.4x III, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, ISO 800, bean bag.

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[gail bisson]

I like the vertical comp and the pose of the bird.The raised crest is what makes this shot, I think. I have never seen this bird in real life and wonder if the feathers are dirty or if the brown is part of the coloring. Bg looks a bit noisy to me,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Nice pose and fine details, Frank. He/she has an impressive hairdo.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Cool looking spoonbill. I like the vertical and the grasses at the feet. I would love to see the eye a liittle brighter. Is it red like the Roseate?

[christopher galeski]

nice image Frank,good detail,like the vertical,maybe lighten the eye a bit.thanks.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, your comp suits the pose, although a little more room top and bottom wont harm the image. Good detail in the whites, and agree the raised crest adds interest. I wish we could see more of his bill.