Some new bird photos

[brad_n]

<p>All I've done this month is bird photos. I really have to develop some disipline and get some variety in my life! Good results though. All were shot with a K20D at ISO400. Lenses were the DA *300 and Sigma 50-500 and may have included the Tamron 1.4x TC.<br>

I found out where the brown pelicans roost. They are so cool. The really appear to be affectionate towards each other and celebrity to the other birds. Here's a youngster (brown) and adult (white). Sgma 50-500 at 500, f/11 at 1/1000.<br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/649651511_vtJDs-L.jpg" alt="" /><br>

A little Pelican Ballet. DA*300 f6.7 at 1/350.<br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/649652652_bui48-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>My first time seeing Black Skimmers. Very unique! DA*300, f8 at 1/350.<br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/657964013_8SMav-L-1.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Check out their feeding technique. That's why their bottom bill is longer. DA*300, f11 at 1/1000.<br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/657963572_zwX9i-L-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Finally, the creme de la creme. Here are photos of the one and only (literally) Rosette Spoonbill in New Jersey. This 1 year old took a wrong turn in SW Florida and ended up here. That's ok. Right now he thinks he is a Great Egret. It took me 4 trips to the National Wildlife Refuge to catch him close enough for good photos.<br>

Sigma 50-500 at 500, f13, at 1/750. <br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/675116133_XYeqh-L.jpg" alt="" /><br>

DA*300 f8 at 1/1000.<br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/675115916_nc6ov-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Opps, I can't resist one art shot. A flight of Glossy Ibises. They were seriously backlit so I immediately went for the silloette. I came up a bit short but like the subtle color effect. DA*300 F8 at 1/3000.<br>

<img src="http://www.smile-123.com/photos/657962903_3dG7V-L-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[les_lammers]

<p>Nice pics..I 'spose the pigeons here in Ft. Myers are from New Jersey. The Spoonbill is probably looing for a good pizza. :-)</p>

[andrewg_ny]

<p>Like the "Art Shot". Silhouette not needed, actually like seeing feathers. I hope those skimmers don't hit obstructions under the water's surface much while feeding with that technique. That would have to smart.</p>

[shots worth sharing]

<p>Very nice! I like the second Pelican shot, the feeding skimmer--they're fun to watch. I really like the art shot, too. Funny about the ugly ducklingesque spoonbill. </p>

[brad_n]

<p>Les, Do you live in Ft. Myers? I tried all last winter to get down there to take bird photos. I've been told that Sanabell Island is the ultimate birding destination in the East.</p>

[michael_elenko]

<p>Brad N, nice work capturing the Rosette Spoonbill. It must have felt highly satisfying to earn that one.</p>

<p>The "art shot" is a fine salvage job. The reflections really add depth to the image.</p>

<p>ME</p>