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[K9Kirk]

 

[Photo Lady]

love this photo.. was he/she looking down at you

 

[K9Kirk]

love this photo.. was he/she looking down at you

Thank you, PL and yes, it was looking down at me from about 40 feet up.

 

[Photo Lady]

Thank you, PL and yes, it was looking down at me from about 40 feet up.

wow good that you spotted him/her

 

[K9Kirk]

wow good that you spotted him/her

It was actually on the ground when I first spotted it but a tourist spooked it and I watched it with disappointment as it flew up into the tree. Still got a good shot so I forgive the tourist.

 

[Photo Lady]

It was actually on the ground when I first spotted it but a tourist spooked it and I watched it with disappointment as it flew up into the tree. Still got a good shot so I forgive the tourist.

yes you did get a very good shot

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice shot.....

 

[jeffashman]

Very nice! I really like the composition and detail, and it's nice to have the green as part of the shot.

 

[K9Kirk]

Very nice shot.....

Thank you, Jeff.

 

[K9Kirk]

Very nice! I really like the composition and detail, and it's nice to have the green as part of the shot.

Thanks Jeff. I got lucky to get that detail with that one being so high up. Always love some green in a shot.

 

[Lez325]

Lovely shot- may I ask what bird that is- looks a little like an Ibis - but I'm probably wrong


Les

 

[Warhorse]

This photograph looks to me like it was shot in a studio, with multiple speed lights, and a seamless background. Great work!

 

[K9Kirk]

Lovely shot- may I ask what bird that is- looks a little like an Ibis - but I'm probably wrong


Les

Thank you. They look similar to an ibis or a glossy ibis in some respects but it's a limpkin and not related to any other bird. I've included a good link for them.

Five Facts: Limpkins in Florida

Limpkins, Aramus guarauna, are medium-sized wading birds with long legs and long, slightly curved beaks. Their bodies are covered in brown feathers, and their heads and elongated necks are accented with white flecks. They’re usually found in freshwater wetlands, swamps and mangroves. They are oft

www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu

 

[K9Kirk]

This photograph looks to me like it was shot in a studio, with multiple speed lights, and a seamless background. Great work!

Thank you, warhorse. Sometimes you get the highlight just right and you get that glowing effect.

 

[Scott Whaley]

That's a very interesting shot, Kirk. It has a soft feel to it, but it is still in focus. Nice job.