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Posted by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Sep 24, 2003 8:40 am

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Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)
Shark Valley, Everglades NP, Ochopee, FL, on 1 Dec 2002

With the generally poor backgrounds at Shark Valley, I was pleased to spot this juvenile Stork so well outlined against the sky. The flowers were a bonus. Exposure was a no-brainer at sunny-f16 conditions. Though I used flash, it probably had little or no effect

I hope you like it. Critiques, comments, and reposts are welcome.

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by Harvey Edelman on Wed Sep 24, 2003 8:44 am
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As you mentioned...the flowers certainly were a bonus. Everything else is done capably as usual.
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by Heather Forcier on Wed Sep 24, 2003 8:45 am
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Oh, this is great! The sky and flowers are awesome, great exposure and leg lift on the stork. Shark Valley is a challenging place to shoot, which makes this shot all that much more incredible. :)
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by Bill Whala on Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:12 am
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Although I'm not familiar with Shark Valley, I do know if anyone can make the most of a challenging location it's you Sandy. This is wonderful. I love the way the flowers cradle the stork. The leg lift gives it personality.

Very nice!!
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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:16 am
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I think I like the juvies better than the adults with Wood Storks. Nice shot.
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by Laura Stiefel on Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:36 am
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I really like the inclusion of the flowers in this image. I have never seen this species in person and really appreciate the views of the various phases. The little head tilt lends this a nice personality as well. Very nice as always Sandy. :)
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by AlexC on Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:56 am
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The flower child of Shark Valley!!
Remember the day very well !!!
Great exposure at Sandy Sunny-16!!!!!
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by Alan Melle on Wed Sep 24, 2003 10:20 am
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Your stork shots are going to ruin their reputation as ugly birds! Excellent as usual.
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by ajhand on Wed Sep 24, 2003 11:38 am
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Sandy:

What a great shot! He looks like an awkward adolescent trying to pick out some flowers for his girlfriend. Is he actually grasping his left leg with his right foot? Interesting behaviour, but if you are going to stand on one foot, this is probably easier than holding the leg up.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Sep 24, 2003 11:41 am
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ajhand wrote:Is he actually grasping his left leg with his right foot? Interesting behaviour, but if you are going to stand on one foot, this is probably easier than holding the leg up.
He sure is, AJ. Smart bird.
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by Dennis Olivero on Wed Sep 24, 2003 12:17 pm
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This remains one of my all time favorites of yours..Wonderful image..lot for the eye to enjoy!
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by Rocky Sharwell on Wed Sep 24, 2003 1:28 pm
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This would be a very nice image without the flowers--The flowers make it great!
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by Lillian Roberts on Wed Sep 24, 2003 1:33 pm
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This is cool. I love wood storks, and this environment looks very nice.
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It's good to see this again, this one of the pictures I never forget ! 8)
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Sandy,

The flowers make this most interesting.

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by Anthony Medici on Wed Sep 24, 2003 5:55 pm
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Nicely framed. You do good work. :)
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by Carol Clarke on Wed Sep 24, 2003 6:01 pm
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Trust you to send flowers to get this bird to pose for you! It seems to have done the trick anyway.

Great shot Sandy and this not so pretty bird has ended up the belle of the ball.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Sep 24, 2003 6:12 pm
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Sandy,

Very nice shot. Exposure and composition are on the money. I like the inclusion of the flowers at the bottom of the frame.
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by Alan Murphy on Wed Sep 24, 2003 6:56 pm
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Just perfect.
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by Rich S on Wed Sep 24, 2003 8:11 pm
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Wonderful as usual. But I'm trying to figure out where he was that you would be down low and shooting up and still have flowers presumably above you?

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