Saddle-billed Stork

© Karen Celella

Saddle-billed Stork

Uploaded: March 17, 2009

Description

Africa, Tanzania, Safari.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 17, 2009

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What a capture, Karen!
Fantastic pose, color, and details on this beautiful bird!
~♥~Lisa #1099742

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 17, 2009

Karen, did you show him how you wanted him to pose? :-) Your African images are wonderful! #7295705

Patricia Seidler March 17, 2009

The likes of which I have never seen before Karen. Beautiful color, details and his striking pose! #7296381

Ron McEwan March 17, 2009

Fascinating capture here, never see anything like this in a zoo. Great capture Karen #7296894

Boyd L. Alexander March 18, 2009

Terrific composition, lighting and colors Karen. I have never seen this bird before, thanks for sharing ...WTG! #7298536

Karen Celella March 19, 2009

Thank you all for your kind comments. I have never seen this stork before either, not even a zoo. The details and colors are amazing. I especially love the red "heart" in the middle of his chest. #7302641

Kim Andelkovic April 02, 2009

LOL....did you ask him to pose.....this is wonderful.....great comp and colours.... #7362829

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