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Spreading My Wings
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Spreading My Wings
I took this at the Henry Doorly Zoo in the Desert Dome recently. Though it may look large, this is actually quite a small bird - don't know the name. I regret the shadow across the shoulder, but I loved the details of the wing so much I decided to keep the shot. I did apply a texture to this version.
Category: Animals
© Nikki McDonald
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Zita A. Strother
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I love this photo. I think the shadow around the shoulder actually gives depth to the piece.
Excellent!!
3/5/2012 8:02:32 AM
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Joy Rector
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fantastic
3/5/2012 11:11:49 AM
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Val Feldman
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A beautiful landing shot with a unique view of a excellently captured and wonderfully detailed fanned-out wing spread, Nikki...you can feel the power of those wings in the downward thrust of landing for certain. I'd like to say he/she is in the raptor family but am not sure because of the shape of the beak. Most raptors have a decided "turndown" of the beak...but I'll give a few of my birding books a try and possibly come up with an ID for you...I hope! Excellent work and timing here!
3/5/2012 2:03:59 PM
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Michelle Alton
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I can't follow one of Val's brilliantly thought-out comments. So I'll just say "Me too...what Val said!"
3/5/2012 2:50:02 PM
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Ken Smith
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Very nice job, Nikki and I also enjoyed Val's comments...nice to have an expert among us!
3/5/2012 5:55:37 PM
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David Phalen
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Clearly Val has forgotten more about birds than I ever knew.:)The tones and clarity of the wing are excellent!!
3/5/2012 7:02:31 PM
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Neal D. Hatcher
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Beautiful capture
3/5/2012 7:40:48 PM
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Heather Loewenhardt
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Wonderful detail in the wing and I like the tone on tone look.
3/10/2012 12:54:42 AM
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Thomas E. Hinds
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Beautifully captured, Nikki!
3/11/2012 8:02:24 AM
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Memoriee G. Sconce
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Congrats on this image. Nice textures.
Memoriee
5/1/2012 8:40:33 PM
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Thomas E. Hinds
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Beautiful Finalist, Nikki! Congratulations!
5/1/2012 8:53:30 PM
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Stefania Barbier
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a beautiful finalist, congratulations!!!
5/2/2012 12:07:17 AM
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Heather Loewenhardt
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Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist Nikki.
5/2/2012 5:52:26 AM
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Carol Flisak
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Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Nikki!
5/2/2012 6:06:04 AM
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John Rivera
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Congrats on this beautiful finalist!
5/2/2012 6:09:04 AM
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JO ANN CLEVELAND
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What an amazing Finalist Nikki, big congrats!jo ann c.
5/2/2012 7:30:21 AM
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Marijana Fajgl
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Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Nikki!
5/2/2012 8:20:25 AM
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Dominick M. Dimacale
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Congratulations again, Nikki!Dominick
5/2/2012 9:45:41 AM
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Daniella Puente
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Congratulations Nikki, tones, texture and details are a great combination on this photo!
5/2/2012 9:58:42 AM
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Michele Peterson
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Wonderful details! Congratulations on another finalist!!
5/2/2012 10:27:32 AM
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Mitch Spence
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I think the textures are just right to complement this just-right detailed image of bird in motion. Congratulations again, Nikki.
5/2/2012 10:40:40 AM
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Val Feldman
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I'm afraid I never was able to find the proper ID for this grand looking fellow but regardless, he sure looks good, whatever he's called, with Silver attached! :) A beautiful capture, Nikki and one I hope we see once more. Congratulations!
5/2/2012 11:00:11 AM
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Lydia Williams
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Lovely image...details, and love the effects! Congratulations!
5/2/2012 11:35:21 AM
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Lucille "Lucy" Abrao
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I like it too. Congratulations, Nikki.
Lucy
5/2/2012 11:46:37 AM
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Julianne Bradford
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Just beautiful Nikki..congratulations!
5/2/2012 12:35:44 PM
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Susan M. Campbell
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Congrats on this excellent shot.
5/2/2012 2:33:16 PM
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Patricia A. Coblentz
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I love the wing span and beautiful mix of neutral tones in this! Congratulations on your finalist!
5/2/2012 4:02:26 PM
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Tamara K. Walker
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Beautiful work, congratulations.
5/2/2012 4:12:28 PM
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Neal D. Hatcher
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CONGRATULATIONS
5/2/2012 5:26:52 PM
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Phyllis Burchett
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Gorgeous Nikki, congrats!
5/2/2012 7:58:39 PM
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Rona L. Schwarz
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Love this one, Nikki! As you know, I love to shoot birds and you've caught this one with wonderful action and wing movement. Kudos to you and congrats again for another terrific Finalist!
5/2/2012 8:31:35 PM
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Kim Andelkovic (Kovic)
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Congrats NIkki :-)
5/3/2012 2:30:08 AM
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Naomi Weiser
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congrats!
5/3/2012 8:13:57 AM
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Patrick Rouzes
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Congratulations, Nikki!
5/3/2012 9:02:20 AM
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker
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Congratulations on your awesome finalist, best of luck in the next round!!!
5/3/2012 9:50:35 AM
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MELODIE C. ROBERTS
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WooooHoooo NiKI actually like the shadow!! Congratulations!!
5/3/2012 3:48:04 PM
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Maria Coulson
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Great capture Nikki. And the treatment is perfect. Congratulations!
5/3/2012 5:42:28 PM
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Carol L. Quina
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Congratulations on the finalist for this wonderful image! Love the treatment!
5/5/2012 10:28:59 AM
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Merna L. Nobile
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Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile
5/6/2012 9:05:05 AM
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Amanda J. Tanner
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Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!
5/6/2012 1:38:25 PM
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Dave Montero
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Congratulations on your finalist selection of this splendid capture Nikki! Very nice work!
5/12/2012 8:10:01 PM
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