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Cotton Candy On A Stick, Wildlife Safari-OR

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Cotton Candy On A Stick, Wildlife Safari-OR

Uploaded: April 10, 2010

Description

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.

I'll be gone today, comment tonight.

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

Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 10, 2010

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 #1257126

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 10, 2010

Beautiful details, lighting colors and capture, Denny. Love the title and one legged pose. Interesting info. #8523498

Jack Gaskin April 10, 2010

BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE Classic Flamingo Pose
Perfect Commentary and Info.

Hope the day goes GREAT

Happy Shooting
Jack #8523581

Tiia Vissak April 10, 2010

a cool shot! #8523910

Robert R. Goodman April 10, 2010

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!!! #8524125

Ann Coates level-classic April 10, 2010

Beautifully captured. I think this flamingo was waiting for you to take its portrait. #8524250

Ron McEwan April 10, 2010

Great shooting Denny, I wish I was that ad-gel to stand on on leg. Outstanding composition and information #8524477

Tammy Espino April 10, 2010

Excellent capture! :) I like watching these guys too at the Flaminto hotel :) #8524503

John Connolly April 10, 2010

I love your descriptive title here Denny! A brilliant capture and spot on information! #8524509

Mike Clime April 10, 2010

Cool capture, great light and like the comp! #8524544

Jack Ryan April 10, 2010

Now that is a neat image...and a really neat pose. Interesting info is an added plus. Very well done,Denny. #8524770

Monnie Ryan April 10, 2010

Beautiful capture, and I learned something from your explanation, too! Unbeatable combination! #8524782

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 10, 2010

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! #8524842

Ellen Hodges April 10, 2010

Gorgeous capture and cute title, Denny!! #8524900

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 10, 2010

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! They and you are really appreciated! #8525273

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 11, 2010

Aren't they just the coolest birds!!! WONDERFUL image my friend!!! <>< #8527026

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 11, 2010

Thank you, Nancy! #8527439

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 14, 2010

Thank you very much, Doug! #8534293

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