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Royal Spoonbill


Royal Spoonbill
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1906 W: 107 N: 4875] (16757)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro
Exposure: f/9.5, 1/750 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Australia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-30 4:48
Viewed: 3180
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Royal Spoonbill is indigenous to Australia and New Zealand, and can be found throughout the Australian continent except for the driest areas of central and western Australia.
They prefer freshwater wetlands, though also visit tidal estuaries around the coastline.
Like all spoonbill species, they are tactile feeders, moving their bill from side to side in silty or muddy water until they encounter an invertebrate, which is then captured and swallowed.
This one was found resting on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. It is just starting to come in breeding plumage, when the red on the forehead and yellow above the eye become brighter. Long plumes are also grown from the back of the head.
marjan, ramthakur, MMM, Argus, LordPotty, loot, red45, uleko, Necipp has marked this note useful
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hi Chris, excelent shot, good composition and userul notice.
Marjan

hello chris,
fine capture, nice exposure, well composed shot,sharp image,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Quite an intersting species of Spoonbill, Chris. I like the contrast between its white plumage and dark legs and bill.
The image is very well presented.
TFS and regards.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1114 W: 0 N: 2546] (11425)
  • [2007-08-30 5:49]

Hi Chris
Very nice image of a bird i never saw.Beautiful light and very nice composition.You had manage that white plumage very nicely giving good details and nice contrast.
TFS Michel

Hi Chris,
Very nice shot of this spoonbill, excellent details and well framed.
I also posted a spoonbill but not as beautiful as this.
TFS
Jean-Michel

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2007-08-30 6:42]

Hello Chris,
Great shot of a Royal Spoonbill, the white exposure being spot on. Fine sharpness, colours and detail: you must be pleased with your new equipment!
Shows up nicely against the BBG and set in a fine composition.
TFS,
Ivan

Hello Chris,
Great composition and a nice BG.
highly commendable exposure as there is is good amount of details in the feathers, though it is very white.
TFS
CoolNik

Hi Chris,
Quite the unususal bird.
Well composed with great focus detail, pose, POV, and DOF.
TFS
Richard

Great capture of this avian oddity Chris.
Good exposure and colour,nicely composed.
Well done.
Steve

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5524 W: 722 N: 4163] (11276)
  • [2007-08-30 21:13]

Hi Chris

Splendid shot of this lovely bird. I love the contast in the darkish BG and the bright bird while you managed to retain excellent details on the white plumage.

The composition and cropping is great, the colours are well saturated, the DOF is spot-on and clearly visible in the fall-off on the grass, and the exposure was spot-on.

Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2636 W: 74 N: 9091] (31094)
  • [2007-08-31 1:28]

Hi Chris!

Very interesting and rarely seen on TN bird. Good POV, DOF and composition. Sharp and detailed. Most of all I like shape of its beak, shadows and details on feathers and yellow spot over eye. Good work my friend!

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2007-08-31 7:22]

Hello Chris,
Brilliant capture of this Spoonbill in a lovely pose. Beautiful light, great DOF and fine details of the white plumage. I like the grassy background too. Well done! I bet you're pleased with your new camera!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Nice shot Chris the details look great and dof perfect well composed tfs rgds Necip.

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