I previously worked as a news and sports photographer. Recently I have been enjoying wildlife photography. My approach toward bird photos is similar to sports photography. I attempt to capture mostly action and hopefully a unique perspective.
Wood stork wings tips generally appear black. But if the sunlight hits them just right, such as in this early evening flight across the salt marsh, their wing tip feathers can almost glow with a green iridescence.
Thanks Sylvia, it’s now gotten to the point of where it could be possible for us to see a wood stork at any time of year. It used to be that seeing one or two in summer was a big deal. Good news.
Great capture.
Thank you, glad you liked seeing ‘Woody’!
Such an amazing picture!
Wood storks are big and often amazing birds, thanks so much for looking and commenting!
I bird watched for years and butterfly watched for years too. So, it’s nice to see pictures of ones I never saw.
Well I’m glad I was able to present a new bird. 🙂
What a beautiful effect!
It’s funny how 90% of the time those wings look black until the sun hits them just right…
Awesome image, Phil. The colours are so beautiful.
Thanks Sylvia, it’s now gotten to the point of where it could be possible for us to see a wood stork at any time of year. It used to be that seeing one or two in summer was a big deal. Good news.
I see that iridescence. Lovely! That is a great shot of his wings being forward — with his unusual face and bill showing through.
The usual black wings lighting up green does look nice and they sure do have an, ah, unusual face. 🙂