p.1 #1 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
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During my recent nine-day adventure in Florida, I was able to experience some of the diversity of wildlife that the state has to offer, but the true highlight was photographing the striking pink Roseate Spoonbills.
Sunrises at the rookery were unforgettable, alive with continuous displays of flight, courtship, and nest-building. I found myself surrounded not only by Rosies but also Great White Egrets, elusive Limpkins, Anhinga’s and the delicate Snowy Egrets. It was a true experience to photograph the stick gathering process and flights back forth across the water to the nesting rookery.
Here is just a small sample of the images I was able to photograph.
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ILCE-1M2FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens300mmf/2.81/3200s320 ISO0.0 EV
p.1 #8 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
You hit this one out of the park, Louie.
These are just fantastic. Don't know if I could pick a favorite, they're all so good.
#4 really impresses me -- a great in flight shot and you managed to him without that branch in front of his eye.
p.1 #11 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
Such gorgeous shots !!! They are truly a very stunning bird and you have captured their grace and beauty . When I saw your name and the subject in your title, I knew I was in for a special treat.
p.1 #13 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
morris wrote:
Wow, fantastic set Louie. They are one of my faverate birds.
Morris
Thanks very much Morris, they have always been one of my all time favorite birds. I was very fortunate on this trip, I found a place where I was shooting Rosies every morning.
p.1 #17 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
Ronny Olsson wrote:
Superb set my friend !
Ronny
Much appreciated Ronny, thanks.
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ctgoldwing wrote:
Great set louie! I'll be stopping at the Orlando Wetlands next Thursday to shoot in the afternoon. I hope I can get 1/2 of what you posted.
Thanks very much, wish I was still down there. From all the reports I was hearing while in Florida the Orlando Wetlands was a hot spot with babies in the nests. Good luck and have fun.
p.1 #18 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
Some beautiful light and captures here. I was in the Lakeland area last week but wasn't able to make it to Orlando Wetlands. Sharing a vehicle also meant I wasn't able to get out early so I'm jealous of the conditions you had.
p.1 #20 · The Pink Feathered Jewel of Florida...Roseate Spoonbills
Happydan wrote:
Great captures of
Such a majestic bird!
My fav is no 8
Thanks for sharing !
Thanks very much for you kind words.
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guywithgas wrote:
Fantastic Louie! #s 2, 3 & 8 are my picks!
Sreedhar.
