This will be the last post for a week as I head back to the Peruvian Amazon tomorrow. Last October I was there in low water season. I wanted to go back and try my luck in high water season. In the meantime, here’s a roseate spoonbill on a misty day in western Florida. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (with 1.4 TC for 550mm) ISO 400, f/6.3 at 1/400th of a second.
Wow. Exciting trip. With all this travel, your life is like a combination of Indiana Jones, Steve Irwin and a small-town perv who hides in the bushes taking pictures.
I love that you caught a drop of water dripping from the spoonbill — it adds some drama and movement into a still photo. They are beautiful birds and not common down here is SW FL. You captured their “essence” with this shot. Have a wonderful trip to the Amazon and be safe.
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
This will be the last post for a week as I head back to the Peruvian Amazon tomorrow. Last October I was there in low water season. I wanted to go back and try my luck in high water season. In the meantime, here’s a roseate spoonbill on a misty day in western Florida. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (with 1.4 TC for 550mm) ISO 400, f/6.3 at 1/400th of a second.
Wow. Exciting trip. With all this travel, your life is like a combination of Indiana Jones, Steve Irwin and a small-town perv who hides in the bushes taking pictures.
That’s a great photo, Sean, of such an amazing bird. One day I hope to travel to Florida to photograph such “big bird” beauties.
Enjoy your journey to the Peruvian Amazon. I probably don’t need to tell you to pack your camera!
Thanks Sue. Unfortunately, Ding Darling was devastated after the hurricane last year, although I think it just recently re-opened.
Safe travels Sean. Love the Spoonbill.
I love that you caught a drop of water dripping from the spoonbill — it adds some drama and movement into a still photo. They are beautiful birds and not common down here is SW FL. You captured their “essence” with this shot. Have a wonderful trip to the Amazon and be safe.
Ha, yes, those drips always add a nice touch. Thanks.