Spoonbill Portrait
Roseate Spoonbill22 total reviews
Comment from Wolfdancer13
LOL, these guys just make me laugh! Such great character. Most drawing to my eye is the unique vantage you captured the shot, head on with a shift of the head as well as the rich framing of dark mystique to offset your subject. Beautiful colors in his plumage and eye. Strong textural richness in the bill and his head.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017
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LOL, these guys just make me laugh! Such great character. Most drawing to my eye is the unique vantage you captured the shot, head on with a shift of the head as well as the rich framing of dark mystique to offset your subject. Beautiful colors in his plumage and eye. Strong textural richness in the bill and his head.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017
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Thank you for your nice comments and for digging this one out of my portfolio. I actually developed quite a crush on this guy :) They are so funny looking and this one seemed to take a liking to me and kept posing. He really is full of character. He has given me a whole new appreciation for their unique features. Thank you!
Comment from nature rules
This is excellent Grace.. A scientific capture showing much detail...with a hint of artistic flair and a bit of humor...at least in the bird's expression.
I like the black bg... a lot! And I like what your f stop has done with the body of the bird. Colors are attractive throughout...and that's about the best compliment I can give this guy....except that he looks like he would be fun to hang around with..! :D Great job!
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017
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This is excellent Grace.. A scientific capture showing much detail...with a hint of artistic flair and a bit of humor...at least in the bird's expression.
I like the black bg... a lot! And I like what your f stop has done with the body of the bird. Colors are attractive throughout...and that's about the best compliment I can give this guy....except that he looks like he would be fun to hang around with..! :D Great job!
Comment Written 16-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017
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Thank you very much! I also did some playing around with spot metering to try to get a portrait studio light and background effect. I had a lot of fun photographing this bird. I kind of developed a crush on him :) Thank you for the great review!
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You are most welcome! Great job with the spot metering!
Comment from MKFlood
I can hear the bird saying.."IM NOT A DUCK!!" lol. cool capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the spoonbills facial is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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I can hear the bird saying.."IM NOT A DUCK!!" lol. cool capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the spoonbills facial is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
Comment Written 15-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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hahaha!! I think you do hear birds and...flowers! Thank you for your nice comments and high marks :)
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I do have another cartoon series titled "Strange Critters". you can find that on YouTube.com under "MKFlood Presents" and the music in the background Is "Boston"..check it out if ya get a chance..at least you will get a few chuckles..wink
Comment from Beckie51
Your focus is so so sharp. The dark background highlight's the spoonbill. But it is the light, high lighting his back and bill. That's what drew my attention. to look further. POV is also good.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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Your focus is so so sharp. The dark background highlight's the spoonbill. But it is the light, high lighting his back and bill. That's what drew my attention. to look further. POV is also good.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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Thank you very much for the high rating and the very nice comments! The sixth star is extra nice, thank you!
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Your welcome. Enjoyed.
Comment from bpellephoto
Envision this take is marvelous, simply shut ma' mouth marvelous. If someone ever ask you to show them what great DOF is - show em this. The fine detail of the spoon bill, head and that expressive eye with the catch light simply shatters me.
The black background is a perfect contrast to the overall coloration of the bird - pink and black work so well together.
I only have 1 six left and I am delighted to award it to you for this piece ... B-)) Bob
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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Envision this take is marvelous, simply shut ma' mouth marvelous. If someone ever ask you to show them what great DOF is - show em this. The fine detail of the spoon bill, head and that expressive eye with the catch light simply shatters me.
The black background is a perfect contrast to the overall coloration of the bird - pink and black work so well together.
I only have 1 six left and I am delighted to award it to you for this piece ... B-)) Bob
Comment Written 15-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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You are too kind. Thank you for giving me your last six star! Your kind remarks are also very appreciated :)
Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Atta Girl Gracie!!!
Your use of Light is superb here.
I LOVE the low key style giving it a studio portrait look.
The head on view is Outstanding!
It's unique and it works because your selective focus is on the eyes, head and that Looooong Spatula styled bill.
The softness at the end of the bill is due to their skimming from side to side in the water for hours on end.
You captured the softness at the end and the textured part closer to head perfectly.
I think many over thought this due to the fact they never seen or know anything about this spiecies.
I like that you are stretching your camera settings...Growing in learning Kelvin Scale and UNDERSTANDING that lighting is everything in photography.
Excellent bird capture Grace!
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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Atta Girl Gracie!!!
Your use of Light is superb here.
I LOVE the low key style giving it a studio portrait look.
The head on view is Outstanding!
It's unique and it works because your selective focus is on the eyes, head and that Looooong Spatula styled bill.
The softness at the end of the bill is due to their skimming from side to side in the water for hours on end.
You captured the softness at the end and the textured part closer to head perfectly.
I think many over thought this due to the fact they never seen or know anything about this spiecies.
I like that you are stretching your camera settings...Growing in learning Kelvin Scale and UNDERSTANDING that lighting is everything in photography.
Excellent bird capture Grace!
;)
Comment Written 15-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Thank you very much Sensei! I am learning from one of the best :)
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Ha! Sensei! Cracks me up!!
Thanks Grace... :)
Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Oh my, what a very grand capture of this fellow. I just so much enjoy the look on that face. I love these birds anyway... one of my favorites. Your detail over this fellow's head perfectly done. Great color and lighting as well. Grand experiment! :-)) Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Oh my, what a very grand capture of this fellow. I just so much enjoy the look on that face. I love these birds anyway... one of my favorites. Your detail over this fellow's head perfectly done. Great color and lighting as well. Grand experiment! :-)) Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 15-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Thank you!
Comment from Stringbean
Your lighting is very nicely done and spot lights this Spoonbill beautifully. Your sharp focus superb eye clarity just draw us right into this photo. Your framing is good and well composed. Truly a well taken photo and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Your lighting is very nicely done and spot lights this Spoonbill beautifully. Your sharp focus superb eye clarity just draw us right into this photo. Your framing is good and well composed. Truly a well taken photo and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments!
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You are more than welcome Grace! Mary Lynn
Comment from El-mundo
A brilliant close up portrait of this beautiful bird, and fantastic timing and angle to catch it! lovely colouring and sits perfectly against the dark background to accentuate the detail and character well. Great photo.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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A brilliant close up portrait of this beautiful bird, and fantastic timing and angle to catch it! lovely colouring and sits perfectly against the dark background to accentuate the detail and character well. Great photo.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Thank you kindly!
Comment from Zilyram
Interesting notes about the color - all our spoonbills are white so obviously aren't o the same diet. Love the face on view of this bird showing the spoon shaped bill clearly. The eye appears to pop out. Your focus and other technicals are excellent. :) Mary
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Interesting notes about the color - all our spoonbills are white so obviously aren't o the same diet. Love the face on view of this bird showing the spoon shaped bill clearly. The eye appears to pop out. Your focus and other technicals are excellent. :) Mary
Comment Written 14-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017
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Lol, you must have a different species in your neck of the woods! Thank you for your nice review :)