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Uploaded: July 14, 2012 03:10:57

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A Flamingo and her young chick - Their interaction was priceless to watch!

Canon 100-400L IS at 250mm. ISO 320, Early-Afternoon, 1/800 @ f6.3, EC -1/3

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 250.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 14, 2012


One more of them - #1474753

Jack Gaskin July 14, 2012

Wonderful Shadow & Light Beautiful Capture of the Maternal instinct .

Jack #10228710

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 14, 2012

Aww... so sweet, what a wonderful time to see them together #10228734

Marilyn Cornwell July 14, 2012

Just wonderful, Jack! #10228737

Mary K. Robison July 14, 2012

LOVE the love so beautifully captured, Jeff! Bet the bp judges will, too! #10228743

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 14, 2012

Awe how sweet! I have not seen a baby flamingo before. Wonderful color and detail.
#10228751

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 14, 2012

Outstanding capture, Jeff. #10228762

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 14, 2012

ahwwww adorable capture!!! #10228839

Susan Williams July 14, 2012

What a great capture, Jeff, and a delight to see a little flamingo. It's amazing to realize those legs will turn into stick, and look at those giant feet! #10228899

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 14, 2012

So sweet! Awesome capture! #10228905

Lorna Shutter July 14, 2012

Photobucket Wow! This is so perfect in every way, Jeff! The lighting and shadows are wonderful! ... and the colour and clarity are outstanding! Such a beautiful moment you've captured here! Hope you entered the other image as well! Both are fabulous! Excellent work! :) #10228924

frank w. degenhardt July 14, 2012

This is so sweet and adorable. I bet it was such a wonderful thing to see. I am so happy you got some pictures to share with us of this marvelous bonding of mom and baby. Love the snuggle and you did a fabulous job with the gorgeous colors, perfect timing, lovely details. I agree with Lorna about this being a winner my friend. #10228932

Robert R. Goodman July 14, 2012

Hi Jeff,That is a amazing capture my friend.I agree with Lorna,you have a winner!!!! #10228969

Phyllis A. Houghton July 14, 2012

It is so nice to see these wonderful photos together. What a moment and it was done so perfectly that it feels like we are there feeling that love. Good luck with both of these, Jeff. #10228977

Jill Odice level-classic July 14, 2012

I have never seen a flamingo baby! This is wonderful Jeff! bet we see it again :-)Right into my favs! #10229002

Carol L. Fowler July 14, 2012

Wonderful capture- love the little one #10229039

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 14, 2012

Fantastic capture Jeff!,
Amalia #10229079

Tiia Vissak July 14, 2012

a cool scene! #10229084

Jyri Vissak July 14, 2012

I agree with my daughter. Well done! #10229127

Mike Clime July 14, 2012

Awesome capture and so sweet, Jeff! #10229218

Susan Gallagher level-deluxe July 14, 2012

Jeff, such a powerful capture of a wonderful and tender moment between mother and baby. Lovely light in this shot too. #10229221

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 14, 2012

Beautiful capture of this tender moment, Jeff. Love the color. #10229234

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 14, 2012

This is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Jeff, and simply priceless!!! What a moment, VERY well done!! <>< #10229239

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 14, 2012

Outstanding Jeff!

jo ann c. #10229314

David M. Montero July 14, 2012

Very cool Jeff. I agree, I like the light. #10229400

Thomas E. Hinds July 14, 2012

Fantastic capture, Jeff! #10229490

Julianne Bradford July 14, 2012

Wow how adorable Jeff! #10229513

Wendy Stevenson July 14, 2012

awwwwww very very cute! I've never seen a baby before:-) #10229527

Stephen Zacker July 14, 2012

Love this one, Jeff. A Fav for me #10229550

Ellen Hodges July 14, 2012

Awesome detail in these two adorable captures, Jeff!!! Would love to see this person!!! #10229601

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 14, 2012

Beautiful and delightful image,Jeff!

Well done!
Debby #10229670

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 14, 2012

Great interaction and beautiful detail, Jeff!! #10229745

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 15, 2012

Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff #10229820

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 15, 2012

Outstanding in every way Jeff!! I've never seen a flamingo chick, love the interaction, details and lighting! #10229862

Kathy Reeves July 15, 2012

Oh my! These are priceless! Just perfect, Jeff! #10229874

Ken Jarvis July 15, 2012

Excellent colours and tones, Jeff! #10229915

Lorraine A. Cook July 15, 2012

I LOVE birds of all kind and this is SWEET, Jeff! The lighting, color and pose(s) are SPECTACULAR, My Friend!!<:)) #10230180

Linda S. Smith level-classic July 15, 2012

So adorable Jeff! Lovely capture! Well done! #10230248

Rony Sagy July 15, 2012

Fantastic capture, Jeff. #10230512

Katherine Kuhn July 15, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jeff! I've never seen a flamingo chick! #10230672

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 15, 2012

How sweet this is, Jeff! Terrific work! #10230740

Tammy Espino July 15, 2012

What a wonderful capture! :) #10230847

Avril Young July 16, 2012

HEAVENS WHAT A WONDERFUL PHOTO...you are blessed to have seen this...outstanding photography of mom and child...simply stunning Jeff...a WINNER!! #10231053

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 16, 2012

Thank You :-) !! Jeff #10231075

Debbie Bray July 16, 2012

Heartwarming and wonderful, Jeff!! What a beautiful capture! #10231082

Barbara Waldoch July 16, 2012

Excellent, Jeff! #10231221

Lynn M. Whitt July 16, 2012

Awww, what a sweet capture. #10231434

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 16, 2012

Fantastic and precious Jeff. well done.
JP #10231987

Carol Flisak level-classic July 16, 2012

Superb capture of this precious moment, Jeff! Love the light and shadows, comp and details! It had to be awesome to watch! #10232357

Lana Arcemont July 16, 2012

Very Sweet Capture of this flamingo and her chick! Wonderful light! #10232449

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 16, 2012

So cute !!! Excellant light, color and detail. Wonderful action between Mom and young. #10232717

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 17, 2012

Thank You!! Jeff #10232852

Boyd L. Alexander July 17, 2012

Beautiful colors and pov, Jeff!!! Stunning and gorgeous work capturing this tender moment!!! Huge WOW!!!

#10233264

Emile Abbott level-classic July 17, 2012

AHHH this is priceless Jeff. Great timing, dappled light and color. #10233715

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 17, 2012

Thank You Boyd and Emile!! Jeff #10233930

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 18, 2012

Great shot(s). Wonderful find and capture(s)!! #10234359

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 18, 2012

Thank You Randy!! Jeff #10235453

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 23, 2012

Heart warming. Certainly tells a story. Love it! #10241776

Rona L. Schwarz July 23, 2012

WOW! An instant fav, Jeff! A spectacular capture of the mother-child bond, carries a real emotional wallop! And outstanding photographically as well - marvelous lighting, color, and detail! It sure has my vote for Winner! #10241921

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 24, 2012

Thank You Gail and Rona! Jeff #10242826

Lori Carlson July 25, 2012

These are both insanely special shots, Jeff!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
You captured their moments beautifully!!! =) #10244186

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 25, 2012

Thank You Lori!! :-) Jeff #10244229

Kathy Cline July 29, 2012

WOW Just darling...im dying...im also so jealous Jeff! Lucky you!! Have a blessed day. #10249393

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 30, 2012

Thanks Kathy! Jeff #10249855

Bill Houghton July 31, 2012

Beautiful catch Jeff. Have a great day, Bill #10254198

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Thank You Bill! Jeff #10255902

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 23, 2013

Fabulous finalist, Jeff!

Congratulations!
Debby #10530578

Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2013

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,my friend!!! #10530731

Susan Williams January 23, 2013

Awsesome Finalist, Jeff. Congratulations! #10530969

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 24, 2013

elegant and beautiful... congratulations Jeff!!! #10531619

Renee Doyle January 24, 2013

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Jeff! #10531720

Danny B. Head January 24, 2013

How cute it that! Congrats! #10532306

Lynn M. Whitt January 24, 2013

congratulations on your beautiful finalist. #10532365

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 24, 2013

This is amazing, Jeff. Congratulations on your finalists! #10533111

Colette M. Metcalf January 24, 2013

Congrats once again:0) #10533403

Ann Coates level-classic January 24, 2013

I bet this was fun to watch, you know I would have loved to have seen this. Congratulations on another fantastic finalist Jeff. #10533581

Marijana Fajgl January 24, 2013

What a sweet captures! big congratulations, Jeff! #10533759

Nadia Paul January 24, 2013

Congrats on your wonderful finalist Jeff! #10533841

Emile Abbott level-classic January 24, 2013

Congrats Jeff. #10534999

Rona L. Schwarz January 24, 2013

Thrilled to see another one of my favorites with silver, Jeff! Now...on for the Gold! Good Luck and Super Congrats! #10535359

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 24, 2013

Aw what a rare moment to capture. Gorgeous! Congrats on another fine finalist. #10535580

Lyn Darlington January 25, 2013

Beautiful capture....Congrats on another fantastic finalist! #10537101

Merna L. Nobile January 25, 2013


Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna
#10537301

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 28, 2013

Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff #10541676

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 28, 2013

Congratulations x 3 Jeff! MAGNIFICENT image!!! #10542274

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 28, 2013

Thank You Allen! Jeff #10542865

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