Diving In

This past weekend a spoonbill comes diving down looking for a perfect spot to land!

29 thoughts on “Diving In”

Sophie L. on October 1, 2014 at 1:30 pm said:

Wonderful picture!!!!! I think of you two week ago because I went to the Paris’ zoo and there is a greenhouse with spoonbill free in there . So they fly just aver our heads. But it is better in their own nature.
Have a nice day Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  They really are fun birds to see!
  Thank you for looking and commenting Sophie!
  
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Littlesundog on October 1, 2014 at 1:58 pm said:

Beautiful shot, Phil. I just can’t get enough of these spoonbills!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  That’s the funny thing about these birds, I can never get enough of them either. Despite the fact I have a ton of photos of them, if any come around I’m right back out there taking more. 😀
  
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Dave_TX on October 1, 2014 at 2:53 pm said:

The spoonie who thought he was a pelican.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  That’s the first thing I thought of too!
  
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Alain on October 1, 2014 at 3:07 pm said:

Great capture ! and the cropping is just about perfect …………….

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  Well… it’s close to perfect. 😛
  Glad you like this photo and thanks for your assistance.
  
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anotherday2paradise on October 1, 2014 at 3:15 pm said:

Fabulous shot, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sylvia, I appreciate it.
  
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Lyle Krahn on October 1, 2014 at 3:30 pm said:

Perfect position to show off its bill and colour. Then again these guys seem to look pretty well in most any position.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:
  
  Yeah thanks, I like when they turn in flight so that you can see that spoon shaped bill. Sometimes they cooperate.
  
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Linda on October 1, 2014 at 4:27 pm said:

Beautiful shots!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 1, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch for checking it out!
  
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Gunta on October 1, 2014 at 10:25 pm said:

Perfect!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks much I appreciate that!
  
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foxleylady on October 2, 2014 at 4:44 am said:

What a wonderful action shot, Phil! You never fail us!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed this spoonie pic Maggie!
  
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ecoy1 on October 2, 2014 at 8:58 am said:

Beautiful capture! Phil, your shots are always very special! Thanks!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:56 pm said:
  
  Thank you I appreciate the kind words!
  
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Pat on October 2, 2014 at 10:58 am said:

Wonderful capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:56 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked seeing our pink friend!
  
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The Lite Rider on October 2, 2014 at 4:31 pm said:

Great shot of one of the pink guys. It shows all his fun parts, the feet (those feet!), the beautiful pink , the wings, and of course his bill! I can look at these guys all day.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  I know, those feet get you every time! 🙂
  I can’t help always watching and taking more photos of these fun pink guys!
  
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hihowsyou25 on October 4, 2014 at 3:28 pm said:

Wow a fantastic capture love the colour, well done ☺

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for looking and commenting. 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on October 5, 2014 at 10:41 pm said:

Beautiful bird – great action shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 6, 2014 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  I truly appreciate the kind words, thanks very much!
  
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George Weaver on October 8, 2014 at 2:32 pm said:

Any sports photographer can produce technically great stop-action photographs, but your masterful use of composition, light, and suspended animation require the eye of an artist. Beautiful, soulful work here! 🙂

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