Debbie's Photoblog
Spoonbills on the estuary
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 2 November 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Taken during my trip to Dunedin. These spoonbills were in the estuary by St Leonards. I couldn't believe that there were so many in one spot and was thrilled to have the camera. Went past a couple of hours later and there weren't any in sight High tide of course!
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
These are such wonderfully unusual birds. Beautifully shot. I love how they all seem to be preening.
2 Nov 2008 5:17am
@Laurie: Thanks very much Laurie you are quick off the mark tonight
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Nice composition with the big bathroom for birds.
2 Nov 2008 6:17am
@Calusarus: I hadn't thought of it that way but it made me laugh thanks
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks very much Ana I'm on the bird them at the moment so I'm afraid you'll be seeing quite a few birds over the next few days
@Alun Lambert: thanks Alun
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
I have never seen spoonbills in NZ ! not my day to die then! i have learnt something new! thanks teach!
2 Nov 2008 8:39am
@Maxine: We learn something new everyday Max. You sometimes see them in the estuary here an McComacks Bay
@MaryP: thanks Mary
LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland
Good Sunday to you!
Nice to see your fine photo about those wonderful birds.
Never seen them in person :)
2 Nov 2008 10:56am
@LeenaM: Good Sunday to you Leena as well thanks for the nice comments. This is the first time I have ever seen so many or been so close
@Sandrine: thanks for the comments and the visit
Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States
What interesting birds! You've captured their action and those white feathers beautifully -- not an easy thing to do with white birds.
2 Nov 2008 12:35pm
@Bookfool: thanks very much Bookfool I was pretty happy with this shot
Les from Lincoln, United States
How serendipitous to come upon these beautiful birds! Looking forward to more bird photos.
2 Nov 2008 12:45pm
@Les: Thanks Les I hope you enjoy the birds not all the photos are brilliant but some are just for interest
JJ from Jersey City, United States
wonderful capture of the spoonbills all busy preening themselves
2 Nov 2008 12:48pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Elegance and beauty...wow Debbie, this is music ;)
2 Nov 2008 12:49pm
@Lorraine: thanks for your very kind commetns Lorraine
Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece
this is a splendit shot, BRAVO. By the way the answer to your question is pomegranete flowers
2 Nov 2008 12:52pm
@Dimitrios: Thanks Dimitrios for the comment and the answer to my question
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Excellent composition and I love the neutral grays and whites. Well done!
2 Nov 2008 1:44pm
@Betty: thanks for the visit and the comments
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I really like the minimal colour in this image.
Full of grace and beauty!
2 Nov 2008 2:43pm
@bluechameleon: thanks for the dind comments and the visit
willow from Chelsea, United States
Awesome! What a lucky day for you! Can't wait to see more birds.
2 Nov 2008 6:08pm
@willow: thanks very much Willow. Some of the bird shots are not that brilliant they were taken from a moving boat and at a long distance but I hope that you will find them interesting
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great shot, great capture. I like how they are all doing something.
2 Nov 2008 7:13pm
@Graham Russon: thanks Graham I didn't think this was a very good shot to being with but as I looke at it more and with a bit of cropping I liked it for the same reason
@mo.langel: thanks for the comments and the visit
Jeffster from Long Island, United States
Fantastic image Jamesy. I appreciate the detail in the feathers - not easy to do with birds(ooopps - repeat of what Bookfool said).
2 Nov 2008 10:43pm
@Jeffster: thanks Jeff appreciate the comments
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Really well captured Jamesy!!! I love that they are all busy preening themselves. Its a great image! See you this avo!
2 Nov 2008 11:28pm
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Aren't they so gorgeous....
Like I told Liner... sorry it has been a while... busy with life etc right now... trying to keep up though... take care
2 Nov 2008 11:59pm
@Fliss: thats alright Fliss we know that you are there. Look after yourself mate once you have that little baby to look after then you will just have to slow down
Charles from New York, United States
Nice capture. Nice to see so many birds in one spot.
3 Nov 2008 1:32am
@Charles: thanks Charles
One from Açores, Portugal
Superb image !!! Your captures are always really exceptional.
3 Nov 2008 2:52am
Peter Knoop from Antwerp, Belgium
Very cute candid shot. I actually never saw such birds before.
3 Nov 2008 1:45pm
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Another amazing capture! They are so busy grooming themselves, totally ignoring everyone around them.... lol
5 Nov 2008 9:29am
Olympus SP560UZ
1/500 second
F/4.5
ISO 64
85 mm