Cleared for Take-Off Photo

Photographer’s Note

Roseate spoonbill this morning at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Reserve on Sanibel Island, Florida. This guy has just begun to fly away after sitting in that tree.

Canon 400mm f2.8 lens with 2x teleconverter.

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daddo (11275) 2009-06-18 23:12

Hi Gregory. I like the pose, the colours and the light, all of which accentuate the beauty of the plumage and the uniqueness of this bird. well 'shot'. regards. Klaudio.

mortijo (12048) 2009-06-19 1:08

An excellent shot. Hair-sharp and with great, natural colors.
Congratulations
John

MBWhite (87) 2009-09-20 16:36

Hi Gregory,

I was just perusing the Florida photos and happened on this shot. It's fantastic. You really caught this bird in action and it's beautiful. I don't know why you don't have many, many more points.
TFS
MB