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Spoonbill Central

© Val Feldman
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Spoonbill Central

Uploaded: May 07, 2010

Description

~Leonabelle Turner Birding Center~
Mustang Island
Port Aransas, TX

Located in the Central Migratory Flyway and in the heart of the spring and fall migration routes, Port Aransas attracts an abundance of birds and birders alike. The almost mile-long boardwalk with a 25 foot observation tower provides an excellent sweeping view of 10 acres of both fresh and saltwater marshes and a huge amount of water fowl, as well as, land birds. These birds know a good thing when they see it! (The gathering of Spoonbills was the definite highlight for me!)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 07, 2010

Love the pink. Excellent clarity, timing and capture, Valarie. Just beautiful! #1266266

Maria A. Gonzalez May 07, 2010

Good morning to you too,neighbor...
Beautiful and colorful with very nice lighting and composition..Love the pastel colors,this image has such a tranquil felling..Great reflections,too.
A very well captured action on the spoony who wants to be first in line..lol.Excellent,Val. #8594478

Gord MacEachern May 07, 2010

This sounds like a birds (and photographers) paradise Valarie.
Stunning capture of these beautiful spoonbills, awesome!!!!! #8594480

Douglas Pignet May 07, 2010

Very nice capture of these lovely birds #8594494

Robert R. Goodman May 07, 2010

Hi Valarie,that is awesome my friend.And something I never get to see here.Beautiful color and action.Another hot day here in Az!!!!! #8594548

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 07, 2010

It would have been a hightlight for me too! Wonderful shot! #8594579

Anita Hogue May 07, 2010

A wonderful capture, Valarie! #8594603

Ron McEwan May 07, 2010

Beautiful shot Valarie, getting all those birds in one shot and each one in a different pose. #8594609

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 07, 2010

Looks like a great place to photograph! Terrific color and capture! Jeff #8594633

Patricia Seidler May 07, 2010

Wow. Bird watchers and photographers paradise! Great capture with great color and dof Valarie. I just love the way the pink stands out! #8594661

Jack Ryan May 07, 2010

Nicely composed and very well timed. Looks like a great location...an excellent and very appealing photo. Well done. #8594776

Monnie Ryan May 07, 2010

Admittedly I'm not a big bird person (well, at least not to photograph), but I'd LOVE to see some spoonies someday. They're just so colorful and cool (as your wonderful photo clearly shows...)! #8594878

Ellen Hodges May 07, 2010

Wonderful find and capture, Val!! Wow!! #8595246

Tammy Espino May 07, 2010

What an awesome capture. I think I would be spending a lot of time there!! :) #8595358

Melissa Olsen May 07, 2010

Gorgeous color and presentation! #8595400

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 07, 2010

Wonderful capture of these birds with beautiful colors. #8595517

Rony Sagy May 07, 2010

What a beautiful sight, so well captured, Val. It seems you staged them, their beaks aligned, to compose this wonderful image. Great colors and excellent description. #8595792

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 07, 2010

Very BEAUTIFUL, Val! :-) k #8595831

Gina Cormier May 07, 2010

Beautiful scene and capture Val!! These are some beautiful birds!! Pink....love it!! #8595896

Kerry Hill May 08, 2010

A beautiful capture Valarie, wonderful colours in those lovely birds! Fantastic work! #8596426

Cathy Barrows May 08, 2010

spoonbill heaven...i love them #8596771

Hal Bambrick May 08, 2010

Excellent Work Here and on your Site Val!!!!!!!. #8597486

Carol L. Fowler May 08, 2010

Wow- even seeing just one would make my day! Gorgeous pink bunch against the aqua water #8597615

Julianne Bradford May 09, 2010

Wow! Valarie what a capture! I love that you captured the whole flock in their natural habitat, WTG! #8599897

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 10, 2010

I was really lucky to see so many at one time - a sight not to be forgotten... Thank you all so much for stopping by and commenting...as always, it's much appreciated!! ~Val #8600346

Julie Burnett May 10, 2010

I'll bet this was something not to be forgotten soon, Val. What gorgeous birds, beautiful color and composition, as always!! #8600550

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 10, 2010

Thanks so much, Cuz Julie! :) #8600741

Freddy Bland May 10, 2010

Valarie, this is simply gorgeous colors!! The pinks and the blues are sooo complimentary to each other. What a beautiful place this must be!! #8601456

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 10, 2010

During migration, it is absolutely amazing, Freddy...thank you so much for your very kind comment - you know I appreciate! ~Val #8601908

Sam Britt May 10, 2010

Beautiful birds, great composition, color & timing, Val. #8602494

Tommy E. Burgess May 10, 2010

Very beautiful scene and capture Valarie!! #8602689

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 11, 2010

Thanks so much Sam and Tommy! #8603718

Marty Straub May 11, 2010

I'm with ya on this being a highlight moment, Valarie. You captured not only the beautiful birds, but the sounds of water and wind (breeze really) in this special moment repeated by nature each year. #8603979

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 11, 2010

As always, Marty, your comments are always a delight to read...and I thank you hugely for them! #8604101

Leslie McLain level-classic May 11, 2010

Amazing capture of these beautiful birds. #8604502

Lana Arcemont May 13, 2010

These are my favorite birds to photograph. Gorgeous color and capture! #8608954

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 13, 2010

Thanks so much Leslie and Lana...always appreciate your comments! ~Val #8609365

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe May 13, 2010

Wonderful capture of the beautiful birds, Val, especially catching the one with his wings spread...just beautiful!!! What a great place to be able to visit and photograph! #8610377

Ann Coates level-classic May 14, 2010

Wow, such beautiful birds and image here Valarie. What a sight this must have been. #8612771

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