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Saddle Billed Stork Ngorongoro Crater


Posted by Jim Urbach on Fri Mar 12, 2004 12:47 pm

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This fellow was at the far side of the hippo pool and we could not position the vehicle any closer or at a better light angle. Taken the last morning in Tanzania.

10D, 600IS, 1.4x, ISO 200, cropped from the right. about 20 % and all about by 5%.

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by Bill Whala on Fri Mar 12, 2004 12:53 pm
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What a cool looking bird. I've never seen one of these before. Excellent shot. I love the wing canopy. :)
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by Chas on Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:13 pm
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Jim, this is a great bird for sure. You handled the technicals like a champ.

Way to go!

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:06 pm
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Jim, great wingspread and enviornment. Nice shot.
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by NDCheryl on Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:45 pm
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Great shot Jim. Exposure is excellent and I love the comp and the wigspread. the catchlight and reflection are a nice bonus.
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by gandolf67 on Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:18 pm
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This is a very attractive bird Jim, and you captured him well. Nice wing spread and open bill. Way to go!

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Mar 12, 2004 4:11 pm
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Very nice shot Jim, I saw several of these in the floodplains of Botswana last year, but never in the right place for a shot! you have caught this one well! 8) 8) :)
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by Greg Downing on Fri Mar 12, 2004 4:50 pm
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Nice shot Jim. The light is a little harsh and I would cut the reflection off.
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by Tom Bentley on Fri Mar 12, 2004 4:55 pm
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Jim,
This is a great shot. You mentioned the conditions were the best but I think you did a wonderful job of a very cool bird. The wing spread is nice.
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by AlexC on Fri Mar 12, 2004 4:57 pm
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Jim, a wonderful bird, indeed!!!
In spite of the harsh light you did very well, nice exposure on the whites, and a nice biotope slice to boot!!! Very nice wing spread as well!! Congrats!! 8)
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by LHays on Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:43 pm
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You got some great shots on your trip....and this one is no exception. I'm really enjoying the different birds.....keep it up.
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by Juli Wilcox on Sat Mar 13, 2004 2:00 am
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Dramatic image that really pops (gorgeous highlight and shadow points)! Agree about cutting the reflection.
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by Mike Wilson on Sat Mar 13, 2004 5:20 am
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You nailed it Jim. What a magnificent bird. Any one of us would be happy to have this one. I have seen these guys at the SD Zoo and its nice to see one free and unaltered(wings that is).
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Great shot - composition and pose perfect.

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by Jim Neiger on Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:30 am
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Cool bird, Jim! Superb shot! You really handled the harsh lighting perfectly. Congrats!
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Well done in a tough situation. Light is beautiful and blacks and whites are there also!
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Beautiful shot, Jim. Neat looking bird. I would crop from the bottom to just below the foliage line. For me the reflection is not strong enough to carry the space below.
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by Jill on Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:19 am
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Jim, A nifty bird which you captured very well !!! Adore the beak colors and wonderful wings. I agree that the bird stands alone and is best without the reflection. Terrific shot!!! Love the latest avatar also !!! 8) 8)
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