JDM Images
Flamingo
Posted by Jerry (Tampa, United States) on 17 February 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I stopped at Sunken Gardens yesterday to see how all the wonderful plants, birds and butterflies were doing for the winter. All the bird cages were empty as we are preparing for the coldest night of the year. But the flamingos were out eating in their pen so I capture a few images of my beautiful friends!
@badala: Many thanks - the beauty of the bird really helps out a hopeful camera man!
@Kaushal: Thanks Kaushal - much appreciated!
juant3 from Bremen, Germany
This is really a great shot! We have here in Bremen a store which not only sells plants but also have a small zoo in it. Some of their animals are flamingos. So I have to say that this is an amazing close up showing the prettiness of this bird...
17 Feb 2007 11:18am
@juant3: Thanks Juan, I appreciate the encouragement!
Anne from White Rock, Canada
It's a wonderful shot. Never saw such detail in a Flamingo before - with wings folded - looks like the feathers are braided. Beautiful color!
PS. Isn't it almost time for Charlie to be on his way home?
17 Feb 2007 11:25am
@Anne: Thanks Anne - he was a little cold - the Florida birds are like the Florida people, not use to anything below 60! He was a marvelous animal! AND YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie leaves Baghdad is 3 days, not that I am counting or anything!! And thank you so much for remembering!!! I love my boy!
@Yvon: I appreciate that Yvon!
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
That's just an amazing color. He/She looks a little sad.
17 Feb 2007 11:49am
@Behrooz: Thanks Behrooz! He was sad because it was cold....
Sharon from kingston, Canada
wonderful shot - the colours are beautiful - can almost feel the softness of his feathers
17 Feb 2007 12:17pm
@Sharon: many thanks Sharon - your encouragement is appreciated!
@Makoto: Makoto - I certainly appreciate your kind words!
Alex from Jeju, South Korea
The composition really accentuates the S shaped neck.
17 Feb 2007 1:22pm
@Alex: Many thanks Alex!
Sidonie from Sydney, Australia
These birds are a rare sight for us downunder - so a shot this close and clean is a real treat. Thanks Jerry - great work!
17 Feb 2007 1:50pm
@Sidonie: Thanks my friend! Let's make a deal! You come here and I will show you all the unique things and then I'll come over there and you show m all the unique things in Australia! Let me know when to expect you! :-)
@Angry Buddha: I appreciate that AB! Must give a lot of credit to the marvelous bird...
Sriram from Chennai, India
Super, Jerry!
The shades of peach are beautifully captured...
17 Feb 2007 3:19pm
@Sriram: Many thanks Sriram - these beautiful birds make easy work for the photographer if you can just hold your camera steady in the cold....
@Francis: Thanks Francis - it took a lot of images to get one I was half way pleased with - but it sure was fun to do! Thanks again!
@Banan: Thanks Banan!
@Vicki: Thanks Vicki - much appreciated!
Pierre Maheu from Montreal, Canada
Wow! What a nice shot, les couleurs sont sublimes. Tes photos sont très belles Jerry...
17 Feb 2007 6:53pm
@Pierre Maheu: Merci pour vos la plupart des mots gentils mon ami !
filipe franco from Lagoa, Azores, Portugal
Considering the relatively banal subject, the presented image reflects great sensibility and expertise ...... I tell otherwise the composition of the image that detaches the form and the color regarding the element - swan, demonstrating an aesthetic refined notion!!
17 Feb 2007 11:28pm
@filipe franco: Filipe - your kind words and assessment is greatly appreciated!
@M.E.: Many thanks M.E.!
@Jen: Jen - I always appreciate your kind words
@Ashwathy: Thanks Ashwathy!
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Wonderful shot Jerry, really nice details and colors, very sharp, Congratulations!
18 Feb 2007 7:51am
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Many thanks Alfredo!
Veena Shivanna from Bengalooru, India
Wow! Just lovely shot...
Flora & Fauna are just wonderful gift by GOD... Thanks Jerry for the picture.
18 Feb 2007 8:20am
@Veena Shivanna: Yes Veena - I have always told my children that the beauty they see in nature is God's way of saying "I love you".......thank you!
@Stu: Thanks Stu! I made many shots and only a couple were worth keeping!
Lisa Reeve from Portland, United States
The detail and colours are great, well done Jerry!
25 Feb 2007 8:23pm
@Lisa Reeve: Thanks Lisa! Always appreciate the kind words!
Paige Mills from Columbia, United States
Jerry, this image is breath taking. You have a very inspiring portfolio also. Very talented, indeed!
9 Mar 2007 7:35pm
@Paige Mills: I thank you Paige and I certainly appreciate the encouragement!
Canon EOS 30D
1/80 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
176 mm