Incoming Wood Stork

Posted by Sandy R-B on Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:06 am

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While graceful in flight, wood storks are amazingly IN-adept and awkward at landing - they usually just crash into the tree or branch and try to hold on.
I've seen them knock others off a limb, crash into babies, and knock half of their nest into the water. Quite humourous to watch!

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Wakodahatchee wetlands, DelRay, Florida
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Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +2/3
ISO: 1250
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
Fractalius, Topaz, and "Pencil Sketch" filters

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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:55 am

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What fun, Sandy-your description is hilarious! The way the legs are splayed out kind of says it all. Love this kind of sketchy treatment (in the best sense of the word

) Perhaps just a touch more contrast on this one?

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by david fletcher on Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:45 pm

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this shows it off perfectly Sandy as it does look kind of awkward. love the treatment

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:45 am

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Great 'goofy cartoon' feel to this one! Love the treatment and the wonderful pose.

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by Ron Day on Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:30 pm

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I loved the original image of this Wood Stork you posted in the Birds Gallery. Few images stay in my mind, but that one does. So, while this sketch is charming and humorous, it honestly doesn't have the same impact on me as the original. That said, it is striking! The simplicity of the image and color palette allow it to fit nicely in your portfolio of sketches.

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