Uploaded: September 04, 2012 22:06:40
1/5000s @ f/5.0, ISO 400, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII @ 200mm. Hand-held, manual. (
Taken at the Alligator Farm, Fla. this past April. I watched the courtship display of this Roseate Spoonbill pair for quite some time, including this ritualized exchange of nest material. I learned that these birds are monagamous and that a mated pair will raise one brood of 1-6 eggs each year.
Resubmitted February 10, 2013.
Laura L. Gonzales September 04, 2012
Right into my favs Rona! What a beautiful pair of birds!! Awesome clarity, comp, title and presentation!! WTG my friend. #1484495Gord MacEachern September 05, 2012
I sure hope we have the pleasure of seeing this amazing image again Rona, WOW!!!!! #10309034Jeff Robinson September 05, 2012
Excellent color, detail and wildlife capture! #10309224Monnie Ryan September 05, 2012
An amazing capture, Rona - these are such beautiful, interesting birds! #10309397Michelle Alton September 05, 2012
Never have I seen a more beautifully done photograph off these birds. Favorite. #10309518Kathy Salerni September 05, 2012
What an amazing capture of these spoonbills, Rona! Perfect focus and detail! Bet we see this one again!! #10310674JO ANN CLEVELAND September 06, 2012
Amazing is right...the colors, clarity and framing is perfect Rona!!jo ann c. #10311886
Ellen Hodges September 15, 2012
Strictly a fabulous shot, Rona!! Huge WOW!! #10324562Leslie McLain February 11, 2013
An amazing capture of these beautiful birds, Rona. #10563071Terry Cervi February 11, 2013
I'll bet this was amazing to watch, Rona! And your shot is just so beautiful with such wonderful color and detail! Instant fave!! #10564461Phyllis H. Burchett February 12, 2013
FANtastic shot Rona! Guess I'll be seeing you in a few weeks! #10565532Anita Hogue February 12, 2013
Oh, so sweet, Rona! A fabulous capture! #10565574Reynaldo D. Reyes February 17, 2013
It's such a precious capture Rona, getting this once in a lifetime intimate moment between these two love birds. Love the way they interact and widespread wings and comp ~ spell A winner! Great shot. #10572163Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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