Aligator Farm Spoonbill-Repost -Thanks for all comments

Posted by eagle43 on Tue May 18, 2004 7:39 pm

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This is one of several spoonbills that perched in the dead tree for hours facing away from the photogs. But just as the light got better, a few turned around. Later when the light got even better, they started flying away giving me, Alfred, Matthew, Carolyn, and others great opportunities for flight shots. I have some flight shots, but I like this one.

All comments welcome.

Roy

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by Juli Wilcox on Tue May 18, 2004 7:52 pm

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Excellent detail and action; might suggest bumping up the exposure a third if you have a RAW file. Might also add some additional sharpening to the eye and neck.

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by Wayne Nicholas on Tue May 18, 2004 8:01 pm

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I really like this image. Great pose.

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by Jill on Tue May 18, 2004 8:03 pm

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Gorgeous pose and comp, Roy!!! Plus a great BG !!! Before printing just get rid of the white 'drool' on the perch.

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by Matthew Whitley on Tue May 18, 2004 8:16 pm

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Hey Roy!
Sweet shot! I agree about giving it a bit more exposure, but love the wing position and that look! I might add a tad more USM as well. A very nice shot of a beautiful bird! It was a pleasure to meet you and a blast shooting!
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by AForns on Tue May 18, 2004 8:29 pm

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Sweet image Roy.... agree with the USM rest looks great on my monitor.

You sure made the best for one afternoon!!!!!

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by Mike Wilson on Tue May 18, 2004 8:34 pm

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Really a great image. The pose and comp are right on and the detail is there. Looks pretty dark on my monitor too.

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by Larsen on Tue May 18, 2004 8:35 pm

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Great pose, very nice photo.

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by AlexC on Tue May 18, 2004 9:22 pm

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Roy, a wonderful bird indeed, lovely wings spread, all sound advise has been given , still a wonderful capture my friend!! Well done!! Congrats!!
Nice post processing as well !!!

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by Michael Wolf on Tue May 18, 2004 9:26 pm

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Roy,

You nailed this one pretty good !
I see you moved up from the D60 too !

Thanks for sharing,
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by Jim Urbach on Tue May 18, 2004 9:37 pm

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Roy,

Excellent capture.

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by chriscove on Tue May 18, 2004 9:40 pm

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Wonderful shot. I love the wing position!

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by Alan Murphy on Tue May 18, 2004 10:31 pm

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Wonderful wingspread Roy. Sweet shot.

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by Juan E. Bahamon on Tue May 18, 2004 11:13 pm

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Roy:

Since you had plenty of light you may have increased DOF to get the whole branch on focus.

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by LHays on Wed May 19, 2004 5:42 am

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Roy
Good suggestions have been made. What a wonderful image. Spoonbills in good light on that perch at Alligator Farm are as good as it gets. Great capture of the wings. Keep it up.....you're doing great with that new camera!!

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by Carol Clarke on Wed May 19, 2004 8:05 am

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Wonderful shot Roy! Just a tad lighter and you've got a winner here. Nice one!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed May 19, 2004 8:47 am

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Lovely wing stretch, Roy. I can add nothing to the above comments about lightness and USM.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu May 20, 2004 3:42 am

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That really shows off the marshmallow colours now Roy!! I think it could take a little more USM and a slight boost in Contrast/Saturation now!!

Lovely shot with superb detail.

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