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Yikes Spikes

© Mitch Spence

Yikes Spikes

Uploaded: August 02, 2010

Description

Taken in the Desert Dome of the Henry Doorly Zoo last weekend. I don't know what variety of bird this is, but there were several flying free. They didn't seem at all bothered by the spikes on these desert plants. I love walking around in the desert dome, and that day, desert environment though it is, it was much cooler in there than it was outside.

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Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Kathleen Rinker August 02, 2010

Beautiful image Mitch! #1294131

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 02, 2010

Isn't he magnificent! Beautiful detail and that color is wonderful. #8801664

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 02, 2010

Beautiful colorful bird, great composition and dof, Mitch. #8801711

Leslie McLain level-classic August 02, 2010

Terrific capture of this beautiful bird, Mitch. #8801718

Monnie Ryan August 02, 2010

Beautiful bird -- hey, they can perch on electric wires, too, so go figure! #8801730

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 02, 2010

A wonderful portrait of this Beautiful Feathered Friend Mitch!! Jeff #8801808

Tammy Espino August 02, 2010

Can't say I have ever seen that kind of bird in the desert. Awesome colors & capture! #8801858

Jack Ryan August 02, 2010

Excellent clarity and outstanding color in a very well composed image. Great work, Mitch!!! #8802015

Michelle Alton August 02, 2010

I feel yo have another winner with this one, Mitch. Everything works and it all rock! #8802208

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 02, 2010

Gorgeous color and terrific focus -- the spikes on the branch add so much drama to this beautiful bird portrait. Are you having fun yet? #8802239

Freddy Bland August 03, 2010

Gorgeous bird!! Wonderful comp and colors, Mitch!! #8803591

Marty Straub August 03, 2010

Excellent execution, Mitch. Outstanding detail in the bird and perch. A great job contolling the color and a wonderful catchlight in his eye. #8803847

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 03, 2010

FANTASTIC, Mitch! It's a beauty what ever it is! Awesome colors, DOF and clarity! :-) k #8804180

Liz blahh August 07, 2010

Beautiful capture! #8812770

Mitch Spence level-classic August 13, 2010

Thanks, everyone. I'm finally home after my second photo excursion in as many weeks, this one considerably longer. Catching up with all your great images now that I've missed. #8825052

Susan Jane Allen level-classic August 17, 2010

Wow, you've made me regret that I didn't get to the desert dome! Beautiful capture! #8844827

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 13, 2010

Love this image and the title too Mitch. A winner in my eyes!!! #8898174

Mitch Spence level-classic September 14, 2010

Susan and Amanda, thank you. I do love the desert dome. Wish I were closer to this zoo. I'd sure be there a lot. #8900181

Les Rhoades level-classic September 15, 2010

Congrats!! :O) #8902834

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2010

This is a great bird capture but I'm sure it's the juxtaposition of this spunky little fellow with those menacing spikes that caught the judges' eye -- caught mine for sure. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8903456

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 15, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8904633

Patti Coblentz September 15, 2010

A magnificent capture, Mitch...congratulations on your finalist which I hope to see become a winner! #8905309

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Mitch on this beautiful photo of this wonderful bird! #8905312

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 15, 2010

Congrats Mitch. #8906093

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 16, 2010

it's a beauty Mitch, CONGRATULATIONS! #8907385

Linda Blair September 16, 2010

What a gorgeous bird and fantastic capture....congrats!!!! #8908241

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Mitch! WTG, my friend! Good luck! #8908599

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010


Fantastic Finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

~J~ #8909044

Mitch Spence level-classic September 16, 2010

Thank you, Les, Nikki, Nancy, Patti, Amanda, Sherran, Stef, Linda, Patrick, and Jeana. #8909381

Merna L. Nobile September 16, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8911411

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 16, 2010

A spectacular capture Mitch! Congratulations!!! #8911579

Mitch Spence level-classic September 18, 2010

Thank you very much, Merna and Allen. #8915581

Sam Britt September 18, 2010

Congratulations on this & all your August finalists, Mitch!! #8916735

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 18, 2010

Congrats on your finalist, Mitch!!! #8916887

Mitch Spence level-classic September 19, 2010

Thank you, Sam and Susan. :) #8917969

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