Cotton Candy On A Stick, Wildlife Safari-OR
Uploaded: April 10, 2010
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.
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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
Denny E. Barnes 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.Tammy M. Anderson April 10, 2010
Beautiful details, lighting colors and capture, Denny. Love the title and one legged pose. Interesting info. #8523498Jack Gaskin April 10, 2010
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE Classic Flamingo PoseHope the day goes GREAT
Happy Shooting
Jack #8523581
Tiia Vissak April 10, 2010
a cool shot! #8523910Robert 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!!! #8524125Ann Coates April 10, 2010
Beautifully captured. I think this flamingo was waiting for you to take its portrait. #8524250Ron McEwan April 10, 2010
Great shooting Denny, I wish I was that ad-gel to stand on on leg. Outstanding composition and information #8524477Tammy Espino April 10, 2010
Excellent capture! :) I like watching these guys too at the Flaminto hotel :) #8524503John Connolly April 10, 2010
I love your descriptive title here Denny! A brilliant capture and spot on information! #8524509Mike Clime April 10, 2010
Cool capture, great light and like the comp! #8524544Jack 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. #8524770Monnie Ryan April 10, 2010
Beautiful capture, and I learned something from your explanation, too! Unbeatable combination! #8524782Laura E. Swan 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!! #8524900Denny E. Barnes April 10, 2010
Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! They and you are really appreciated! #8525273Nancy L. Green April 11, 2010
Aren't they just the coolest birds!!! WONDERFUL image my friend!!! <>< #8527026Denny E. Barnes April 11, 2010
Thank you, Nancy! #8527439Denny E. Barnes April 14, 2010
Thank you very much, Doug! #8534293Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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