Love Birds

© Rona L. Schwarz

Love Birds

Uploaded: September 04, 2012 22:06:40

Description

1/5000s @ f/5.0, ISO 400, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII @ 200mm. Hand-held, manual. (
Taken at the Alligator Farm, Fla. this past April. I watched the courtship display of this Roseate Spoonbill pair for quite some time, including this ritualized exchange of nest material. I learned that these birds are monagamous and that a mated pair will raise one brood of 1-6 eggs each year.

Resubmitted February 10, 2013.

Comments

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 04, 2012

Right into my favs Rona! What a beautiful pair of birds!! Awesome clarity, comp, title and presentation!! WTG my friend. #1484495

Gord MacEachern September 05, 2012

I sure hope we have the pleasure of seeing this amazing image again Rona, WOW!!!!! #10309034

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 05, 2012

Excellent color, detail and wildlife capture! #10309224

Monnie Ryan September 05, 2012

An amazing capture, Rona - these are such beautiful, interesting birds! #10309397

Michelle Alton September 05, 2012

Never have I seen a more beautifully done photograph off these birds. Favorite. #10309518

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 05, 2012

What an amazing capture of these spoonbills, Rona! Perfect focus and detail! Bet we see this one again!! #10310674

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 06, 2012

Amazing is right...the colors, clarity and framing is perfect Rona!!

jo ann c. #10311886

Ellen Hodges September 15, 2012

Strictly a fabulous shot, Rona!! Huge WOW!! #10324562

Leslie McLain level-classic February 11, 2013

An amazing capture of these beautiful birds, Rona. #10563071

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 11, 2013

I'll bet this was amazing to watch, Rona! And your shot is just so beautiful with such wonderful color and detail! Instant fave!! #10564461

Phyllis H. Burchett February 12, 2013

FANtastic shot Rona! Guess I'll be seeing you in a few weeks! #10565532

Anita Hogue February 12, 2013

Oh, so sweet, Rona! A fabulous capture! #10565574

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 17, 2013

It's such a precious capture Rona, getting this once in a lifetime intimate moment between these two love birds. Love the way they interact and widespread wings and comp ~ spell A winner! Great shot. #10572163

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