Time To Leave | Phil Lanoue Photography

Time To Leave

One evening last week I watched this young spoonbill leave the salt marsh and fly off in front of the pine trees on it’s way to roost for the night…

37 thoughts on “Time To Leave”

Steve Gingold on September 11, 2013 at 7:38 pm said:

Oh boy, Phil. This is sweet!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 11, 2013 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks very much Steve!
  
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edithlevyphotography on September 11, 2013 at 8:09 pm said:

I love this Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 11, 2013 at 8:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Edith, I’m happy you enjoyed this spoonie pic!
  
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Gunta on September 11, 2013 at 8:31 pm said:

(insert some original superlative here!) Glad to see it wasn’t old grumpy.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Thanks Gunta and not Mr. Grumpy this time, it was one of the youngsters he chased away.
  
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Hope on September 11, 2013 at 8:51 pm said:

Your photography is amazing!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Well I really appreciate that, thank you!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on September 11, 2013 at 10:00 pm said:

It is so pink, I thought My. Grumpy was leaving for good.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:32 am said:
  
  This wasn’t our friend Mr. Grumpy this time, it was one of the younger bird he chase away. But this one is getting pink for a juvenile.
  
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Rick Alonzo Photography on September 11, 2013 at 10:47 pm said:

Awesome shot Phil! I’m a big fan of wonderful bird in flight pictures!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:32 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you liked this one Rick, thank you!
  
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Lyle Krahn on September 12, 2013 at 12:52 am said:

Gorgeous. After missing some hawk photos when it flew in front of some trees, I ended up with a learning experience instead of a nice photo like this.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:35 am said:
  
  I usually try to get birds flying in front of trees, or reed grass, or water, since I prefer that over open blue sky shots. But the birds don’t always fly where I can get the best shots. Apparently my photos are not their primary concern if you can imagine that.
  
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janmasyn on September 12, 2013 at 2:45 am said:

What a great shot Phil, amazing nature photography.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:35 am said:
  
  I’m glad you liked that Jan, thanks.
  
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Andrew on September 12, 2013 at 5:45 am said:

Lovely flight shot, Phil. I hope he has a safe roost.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:36 am said:
  
  Thanks a million, glad you liked the flight shot. I expect he will have a pleasant relaxing night. 🙂
  
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Patrizia M. on September 12, 2013 at 7:17 am said:

Bellissima e che colori brillanti!!
Ciao Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:45 am said:
  
  Lui ha un bel colore rosa brillante!
  Grazie Pat
  
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The Dancing Rider on September 12, 2013 at 9:04 am said:

What a sweet guy. Background is beautiful in contrast with the pinks. Really shows the detail in the wings, his legs, and down to his expression — which, to me, looks simultaneously wistful and anticipatory. (Anthropormorphizing again….)

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:44 am said:
  
  Well I anthropomorphize constantly, which I guess you can tell from many of the interactions I describe along with whatever thoughts and feeling I suspect the wildlife are displaying. But that’s the fun in it too. 🙂
  My favorite setting for the pink spoonbills is to capture them flying against green trees or reed grass, I feel they stand out well against that color.
  Thank you for looking and commenting and I’m glad you enjoyed this photo.
  
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Amy on September 12, 2013 at 10:38 am said:

So very beautiful and perfect. Thank you Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 11:36 am said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your kind comments Amy, thank you.
  
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foxleylady on September 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm said:

Aren’t those spoonies just so beautiful?!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 12, 2013 at 2:44 pm said:
  
  Yes it sure is a pretty bird, and an unusual bird which makes them fun to watch!
  
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Paula on September 12, 2013 at 4:51 pm said:

I am mesmerised again .. This can’t be more perfect Phil!!! Such wonderful colours and grace!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Well thank you so much for your very kind comments Paula, I appreciate it!
  
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photographybycalliec on September 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm said:

absolutely stunning,the pinl is beautiful. you have captured this image so sharply.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you liked this Callie and I appreciate your comments greatly.
  
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  - photographybycalliec on September 15, 2013 at 6:50 pm said:
    
    all your work is excellent Phil,I see I spelt pink wrong.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on September 16, 2013 at 10:57 am said:
      
      I’m happy you enjoy the photos and please do not be concerned about a misspelling. 🙂
      
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adinparadise on September 13, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:

Stunning capture, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2013 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Sylvia I’m happy you enjoyed this photo.
  
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Fergiemoto on September 16, 2013 at 9:03 pm said:

Lovely!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 19, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your kind comment, thanks!
  
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pviette on September 23, 2013 at 8:18 am said:

It does look very young, doesn’t it? It looks as if it’s concentrating very hard on flying elegantly, like a ballerina, really.

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