Comment from orchidrn
This is a great photograph of the Roseate Spoonbill. The focus and lighting is excellent, showing off the detail in this birds feathers. It's interesting that the background a rosey hint to it also. Very nice job!

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

thank you so very much orchidrn ;)

Comment from alaskapat
Perfect ! Spot on focus, well controlled exposure , natural colors and tones , I love the pink and cream tones in this birds feathers, nice clear detail all the way through, good eye contact, good detail in head and that spoon bill, well composed with a complimentary background tone, well presented!

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

thanks pat!

Comment from GaliaG
I do not know if his head is ugly, strange maybe??

Excellent focus, details and light handling

good cropping and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

Definately strange :) Thanks Galia

Comment from Envision
For some reason I think the scaled look of their heads are pretty cute! They are so unusual looking and you captured some excellent detail of this one's features. The feathers look nice too.

 Comment Written 29-May-2018

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reply by the author on 29-May-2018

LOL, I do too, but not the prettiest heads in the bird realm :) Thanks so much Grace.

Comment from karen zima
That is such an odd looking bird. I don't even know how you know what it's called and where do you find these fine creatures. Love the angle and the up close framing. It's an overall interesting photograph that is well shot.

 Comment Written 28-May-2018

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reply by the author on 29-May-2018

So are common here... and Sange is a treasure trove of Bird and wetlands information. I learned all the names of the birds we shoot. Thank you so very much for this review Karen.

Comment from ArtistCharles
Very nice image, well taken. Good solid focus makes the details of the image very see able. Good color in muted tones. Well controlled lighting. The bill placement creates a nice and interesting composition. Good job!!

 Comment Written 28-May-2018

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reply by the author on 29-May-2018

Thanks so much Charles

Comment from CorbyLinda
Love it. Oh my goodness this is so pretty. So sharp, clear, focused. The eye is so sharp and so wide eyed. Love the colours of your background.

The spoonbill is awesome and you clearly captured yourself a 6*.

Perfect framing. Natural and pretty colours. Not overdone which just adds to the perfection of your capture.

Thanks for sharing. Well deserved 6

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Wow,, thanks so much Linda!!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
It's a distinctly 'Archosaurian' head and it points out their ancient evolutionary ancestry rather nicely! : )
That's an interesting photo of an impressive species of bird,Eileen!
: )
~Sean

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

thanks Sean !

Comment from Browncat
Perfectly pink and simply a perfect photo! The bird's spoon bill makes the photo composition a bit of a challenge. You succeeded! This would have been such a great entry for portraits if animals are allowed. Maybe you have another pose. A great shot!

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Goodness, thanks so much Browncat!! I have lots of poses ;)

Comment from Linda Wetzel
I agree. Their wrinkly heads always remind me of a buzzard but the rest of the bird is quite pretty. I think their spoon shaped bills are unique and the rosy shades in their feather's are very attractive...especially in a rookery.

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 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

thanks so much Linda :)