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Cotton Candy On A Stick, Wildlife Safari-OR
Cotton Candy On A Stick, Wildlife Safari-OR
Wildlife Safari Flamingo, Oregon

Flamingoes are some of the only creatures designed to survive in the caustic environment of a volcanic lake. Equipped with a filter-feeding system unlike any other bird on earth, flamingoes' beaks have evolved to skim tiny algae from the water's surface. By swinging their upside-down heads from side to side or swishing water with their fat tongues, flamingoes siphon the lake water through their filters to trap algae. They can filter as many as 20 beakfuls of algae-rich water in a single second.This unique feeding system gives flamingoes a certain security: while they must watch out for predators like jackals or eagles, they compete with no other animals for food.

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f6.7, 1/180sec, ISO125, 105mm (18-200mm lens)

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Flamingoes have a behavior that is as hard to explain as it is fun to watch: they dance. Posturing and signaling with their wings, bowing and bending their necks, running back and forth as a group, and then suddenly taking flight to wheel around the edges of the lake -- a crowd of dancing flamingoes is one of the strangest, most breathtaking sights in the natural world. Is it a mating ritual? Are the birds burning up excess energy? Or do they do it simply for fun? No one is really sure.
The algae they eat provides the red pigment for their feathers


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April 10, 2010

 
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  Beautiful details, lighting colors and capture, Denny. Love the title and one legged pose. Interesting info.


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April 10, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE Classic Flamingo Pose
Perfect Commentary and Info.

Hope the day goes GREAT

Happy Shooting
Jack


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April 10, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool shot!


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April 10, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  LOL!Like that title.Hi Denny that is beautiful my friend.Great lighting and detail.I was out on a shoot this morning,running a little bit late!!!


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April 10, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Beautifully captured. I think this flamingo was waiting for you to take its portrait.


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April 10, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Great shooting Denny, I wish I was that ad-gel to stand on on leg. Outstanding composition and information


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April 10, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Excellent capture! :) I like watching these guys too at the Flaminto hotel :)


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April 10, 2010

 

John Connolly
  I love your descriptive title here Denny! A brilliant capture and spot on information!


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April 10, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Cool capture, great light and like the comp!


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April 10, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Now that is a neat image...and a really neat pose. Interesting info is an added plus. Very well done,Denny.


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April 10, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Beautiful capture, and I learned something from your explanation, too! Unbeatable combination!


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April 10, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  What an amazing read to go with your beautiful image, Denny! Great job!

-Laura

P.S. It's really neat to learn new things! Thank you!


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April 10, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Gorgeous capture and cute title, Denny!!


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April 10, 2010

 
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  Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! They and you are really appreciated!


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April 10, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Aren't they just the coolest birds!!! WONDERFUL image my friend!!! <><


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April 11, 2010

 
debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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  Thank you, Nancy!


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April 11, 2010

 
debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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  Thank you very much, Doug!


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April 14, 2010

 
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