Uploaded: January 04, 2009 12:25:20 | Entered: October 12, 2019 08:03:44
The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, also known as Whalehead, is a very large stork-like bird. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill.
The Shoebill is a very large bird. The adult is 45-59 inches tall! It lives in tropical east Africa in large swamps from Sudan to Zambia.
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / Focal Length 300 mm
F 5.6 @ 1/500 sec ISO 100
*Animals*
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Brett Dolsen January 04, 2009
Wonderfull portrait composition of this amazing bird Donna!!Great find!Brett #1061786Nikki McDonald January 04, 2009
I don't think I've ever heard of -- much less seen -- one of these. He looks almost prehistoric! Great details in this bird portrait, Donna. #6981628Kerry Hill January 04, 2009
Fantastic capture of this awesome bird, Donna!!! He does look almost prehistoric!! #6981730Donna R. Wageman January 04, 2009
YIKES - LOOKS SO SCAREY - great detail. #6981996Linda A. Braddock January 04, 2009
Donna, Amazing photo, I have never seen anything like this, and I am a bird lover. Fantastic Capture. Great Work! Linda #6982144Susie Peek-Swint January 04, 2009
Have never seen or heard of this one Donna ~ great shot and info ~ that is one big bird! #6982295Jean E. Hildebrant January 04, 2009
What a unique bird, Donna!!! I haven't every heard of or seen one of these! Rather comical looking but you did a great job! I don't think I'd like to run into one in the wild though, that's one big bird! #6982379Courtenay Vanderbilt January 04, 2009
Wow! I have never seen one of these birds Donna. Fantastic capture! #6982405Liz blahh January 04, 2009
Well he's all smiles for you!:>) Great capture! #6982918A P January 04, 2009
Where did you find this weird looking guy Donna in the OC? LOL Living in one of those gated communities. LOL Incredible light, clarity and details on this outstanding capture. #6982989Joy Rector January 05, 2009
wow, love this capture #6984131Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 05, 2009
Thanks for your great comments! This is one of the coolest birds I have ever seen!!!Donna #6986518
Anne M. Young January 06, 2009
Great capture Donna - his eyes are sparkling blue.. #6988853Bill Knaps January 06, 2009
A most beautiful and clear capture of this critter Donna. Bill #6991875Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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