Spoonbill Closeup Flight with Nesting Material (1 of 1)
This Roseate Spoonbill flew very close to where I was positioned and gave me this nice pose as it was bringing nesting material home. The close proximity and an aperture of 2.8 gave me a nice out of focus background separating the spoonie from it's environment but still giving it a sense of place. OK, I like it. Spoonbills, like flamingoes, derive their wonderful pink color from their diet. I wonder why that doesn't work with us?
For those who don't look on Flickr, where the settings are always displayed, this was shot with a Sony 400mm f/2.8, 1/2000 second and an ISO of 1600, full frame. Spoonbills seem to be doing well in my unscientific observation, as they are frequently found in many more places than my fading memory recalls. Good news for everyone! (Platalea ajaja)
Spoonbill Closeup Flight with Nesting Material (1 of 1)
This Roseate Spoonbill flew very close to where I was positioned and gave me this nice pose as it was bringing nesting material home. The close proximity and an aperture of 2.8 gave me a nice out of focus background separating the spoonie from it's environment but still giving it a sense of place. OK, I like it. Spoonbills, like flamingoes, derive their wonderful pink color from their diet. I wonder why that doesn't work with us?
For those who don't look on Flickr, where the settings are always displayed, this was shot with a Sony 400mm f/2.8, 1/2000 second and an ISO of 1600, full frame. Spoonbills seem to be doing well in my unscientific observation, as they are frequently found in many more places than my fading memory recalls. Good news for everyone! (Platalea ajaja)