Spoonbill Fly-by!

Maxis Gamez

Spoonbill Fly-by! - Florida

This one from this weekend while camping in a remote area here in FL. Few Spoonbills landed right in from of us.

Hope you like it.

Canon 7D, 500mm L @ f/5.6, 1/1500 sec, ISO 400, Manual exposure, Full frame, Feisol carbon tripod

Thanks!

John Mueller

Magnificent barb

Gale

Super shot

Love to photo that bird

PGM

What a beautiful shot! I love the angle and the fact that the bird seems to be looking in the direction he is turning. And the detail in the wings. Best, Pam

Dennis Kaczor

Very nice and they are sure a nice bird, we did not see many this year, in fact only one we seen when doen in Florida.

Harryb

Terrific capture, love the head angle.

Maxis Gamez

Thanks Harry. Everything came together that morning!

Osprey Whisperer

Belated welcome to the 'Grin, Maxis. I do like spoonies. Nice example of one. I would however like more detail given to the composition. This bird is very crowded in the frame. I realize you say this is full frame....but I'm sure you have the PS skills to add some canvas.

I would also point out the issue with splitting the frame in half with the subject like this. Compositionally speaking, this image would be much stronger if you DID NOT divide the frame in half with the wing spread. What I mean is with this type of full wing spread, having the wing tips reach to the opposite corners of the frame divides the frame in half. Simply moving the bird to the left or right would break up the frame differently. You could also slightly rotate the angle of the bird, thus also breaking up the frame differently. It is always a good idea to avoid dividing the frame in equal halves like this (equal visual weight of subject and negative space). Avoiding cutting your frame in half either diagonally or mid point vertically or horizontally is something to avoid if one can. Keep 'em coming.

Maxis Gamez

Bird Man Photographer wrote: »

Belated welcome to the 'Grin, Maxis. I do like spoonies. Nice example of one. I would however like more detail given to the composition. This bird is very crowded in the frame. I realize you say this is full frame....but I'm sure you have the PS skills to add some canvas.

I would also point out the issue with splitting the frame in half with the subject like this. Compositionally speaking, this image would be much stronger if you DID NOT divide the frame in half with the wing spread. What I mean is with this type of full wing spread, having the wing tips reach to the opposite corners of the frame divides the frame in half. Simply moving the bird to the left or right would break up the frame differently. You could also slightly rotate the angle of the bird, thus also breaking up the frame differently. It is always a good idea to avoid dividing the frame in equal halves like this (equal visual weight of subject and negative space). Avoiding cutting your frame in half either diagonally or mid point vertically or horizontally is something to avoid if one can. Keep 'em coming.

Hey Mike!!

I didn't know you were here! Cool!

Good points mentioned!

How are the Osprey's in your area?

Hope you are well!

Take care!

Osprey Whisperer

Maxis Gamez wrote: »

Hey Mike!!

I didn't know you were here! Cool!

Good points mentioned!

How are the Osprey's in your area?

Hope you are well!

Take care!

Hey Maxis, I've been here for a few years and over 3K posts. rofl

Things are picking up around here. Ospreys are here year around but will be adding nesting material to the nests soon and then the good fun will start. Dirty bird action followed by wee little ones. I can't wait.

Will be keeping an eye out for your images here. Happy Thanksgiving.

Maxis Gamez

Bird Man Photographer wrote: »

Hey Maxis, I've been here for a few years and over 3K posts. rofl

Things are picking up around here. Ospreys are here year around but will be adding nesting material to the nests soon and then the good fun will start. Dirty bird action followed by wee little ones. I can't wait.

Will be keeping an eye out for your images here. Happy Thanksgiving.

Cool Mike!

Looking forward to the images!

See you around!