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Roseate Spoonbills Merritt Island - and one snowy egret

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From last week at the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive at Merritt Island. Spoonbills were putting on quite the show for everyone. It was a mostly overcast day, but I was able to get what I wanted. Sony a7rV and 200-600 and Canon R5 and 400DO II.

I threw in the Snowy Egret shot because I love their profiles. This image was taken right before sunrise.


	© Stuart Brontman Feb 2024

I could not believe I was lucky enough to get this shot before the spoonbill moved.


	© Stuart Brontman Feb 2024

Preening


	© Stuart Brontman Feb 2024


	© Stuart Brontman Feb 2024

VFR landing approach


	© Stuart Brontman Feb 2024

About to touchdown


	© Stuart Brontman Feb 2024

Snowy at dawn

Feb 15, 2024 at 03:36 PM

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the landing sequence is very good. thanks for sharing

Feb 15, 2024 at 04:59 PM

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These are really nice. I like the composition on the first one a lot.

Feb 15, 2024 at 11:18 PM

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Some spectacular captures here presented, Stuart!
Douglas

Feb 16, 2024 at 08:10 AM

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Nice detail on the images.

Phil

Feb 16, 2024 at 08:27 AM

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kdacharya wrote:
the landing sequence is very good. thanks for sharing

Thanks. It's tough to be ready for these opportunities since they can show up without warning.

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Tim D. wrote:
These are really nice. I like the composition on the first one a lot.

Yes, that is definitely my favorite!

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douter wrote:
Some spectacular captures here presented, Stuart!
Douglas

Thanks. Truly appreciated.

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Phil Seu wrote:
Nice detail on the images.

Phil

I definitely have nice copies of the 200-600G and the 400DO II - plus pretty steady hands

Feb 16, 2024 at 09:15 AM

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Amazing shots!

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:47 AM

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Yowzah!

Feb 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM

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Pitter wrote:
Amazing shots!

Thanks!

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probishaw wrote:
Yowzah!

Truly appreciated

Feb 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM

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Nice set , all good.

John

Feb 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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Outstanding images of the Spoonbill !

Thank you

Feb 16, 2024 at 12:21 PM

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Wonderful shots, nicely saturated, Stuart.
Rex

Feb 16, 2024 at 01:46 PM

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johnohio wrote:
Nice set , all good.

John

Thanks John.

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bs kite wrote:
Outstanding images of the Spoonbill !

Thank you

Thanks.

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surgemaster wrote:
Wonderful shots, nicely saturated, Stuart.
Rex

Thanks Rex. Saturation is definitely something to watch for when processing images of these beauties. I think these are as close as possible to matching the light of each image and how it really looked on that overcast day.

Feb 16, 2024 at 02:06 PM

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I love the composition on the first one. Were these all hand-held?

Feb 16, 2024 at 02:35 PM

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arthurquinlan wrote:
I love the composition on the first one. Were these all hand-held?

Thanks. I am very pleased with the composition. Yes, all hand held. Fortunately I've been doing weight lifting lately which helped a LOT! The first shot was with the A7RV and the 200-600G lens. I supported the camera by using my elbows against my chest for added stability.

Feb 16, 2024 at 02:39 PM

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Really beautiful color capture and poses on the spoonbill. Both the IF and about to touchdown are gorgeous.

Karl

Feb 16, 2024 at 06:08 PM

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I was also at Merritt Island NWR last week!

The spoonbills and herons are now nesting at Orlando Wetlands near Titusville / Merritt Island NWR

https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Orlando-Wetlands

Feb 16, 2024 at 07:26 PM

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Really lovely images... The photos with complete reflections are stunning.

bruce

Feb 16, 2024 at 07:58 PM

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Karl Witt wrote:
Really beautiful color capture and poses on the spoonbill. Both the IF and about to touchdown are gorgeous.

Karl

Thanks Karl!

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CW100 wrote:
I was also at Merritt Island NWR last week!

The spoonbills and herons are now nesting at Orlando Wetlands near Titusville / Merritt Island NWR

https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Orlando-Wetlands

I missed getting there this year. Later this year for sure!

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OwlsEyes wrote:
Really lovely images... The photos with complete reflections are stunning.

bruce

Thanks!

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:02 PM

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These are beautiful ! I especially like the two flight shots.
Gary

Feb 18, 2024 at 09:18 AM

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