Comment from WendyG
What a super close up of this Spoon Bill Eileen, I didn't realize that they have such colorful feathers! Super dof, exposure, focus and framing my friend:)

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

thanks so much

Comment from gidavidson
Would love to see these birds in person too, they are so unique. Very colorful, focused and framed as the frac filter adds to the shot. Good work as always.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014

thanks so much George :)

Comment from Sange
I LOVE your Artsy Fartsy style with the way you always capture the character of the bird. You have captured this spoon bill perfectly in a head on POV.
I like that you are toning down the fractal edits Like I tell you to! =) LOL
This is superb in exposure and focus. A wee more light was needed on the right by his foot, but that is just for your NEXT time shot.
Superb capture oh QUEEN of AVIAN Photography!
=)

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014

Yes Sange, you were right. And I Always listen to what you have to say in any way about my photos. The manual settings are the bomb!! Just like you said. Won't use manual anymore that is for sure. :)

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014

oops sorry, meant I WILL use manual settings for now on. My bad :)

reply by Sange on 31-Jul-2014

Good! Cause I was not a fan of Auto Eileen! lol I prefer Shadow Eileen!

Comment from Lorilafs4
Wonderful shot of this spoonbill! Fantastic detail in the bill and feathers. Great color. Maybe lighten image just a wee bit? Great portrait!

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014

thanks so much

Comment from soulfeeder
Exotic. This is just beautiful. Love that green accent in its head. Great clarity of fine details. Focus, angle, lighting and technical skills, high five. A joy to view. Well captured.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014

thanks

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
OMG - goose bumps - this shot has a very special perspective , fantastic capture, super position - stunning bird with this shovel beak - your close up is wonderful,

your artistic adjustments as always turn a normal picture into a piece of artistic photography - fantastic light effect, the frac filter lets his fine hair shine - tour DOF is excellent as well as all the technical application, super shot, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014

thanks Regina