Flamingo

Excellent shot of this colorful Flamingo, nice lighting and the reflection works perfectly.  In fact, the reflection confirms the second leg ;-)... Mike

for this wonderful...one leg.

 

Mike and Maurizio thank you very much my friends for taking the time to comment.

Many theories exist as to why, flamingos stand on one leg. The most plausible one is that they do so in order to conserve body heat.

Researches studying flamingos, also found that the birds rub pigmented secretions onto their feathers. These pigments are produced in glands near the base of their tails and as well as smoothing and tidying their feathers, many birds deliberately rub their cheeks against their preen gland and then immediately onto their neck, breast and back feathers. These pigments are used in order to attract potential mates and there is data indicating that females make-up much more often than males…:-).

 

Thank you for viewing and commenting.

A really beautiful shot with very nice colors and lighting, Dimitris!

 

Very beautiful design here. Nice work by the model.

Ruud and Les thank you for taking the time, much appreciated!.

Very good and suitable colors and nice capture of the right moment, Dimitris!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

I really like the angle of the birds neck as it leans to one side. This gives a much better view of the bird and it's bill. than a "head on" kind of shot.

The intensifying colour of the plumage towards the head and neck is really very evident at this angle.  Very sharp and well detailed! 

I read with amusement the explanation about the Flamingo's standing on one leg.  I wonder if the females take longer in the bathroom too : - ) 

 

Compliments & best Regards

 

Alf 

 

Thank you for the look and the write, my friend. Is much appreciated!.

Thank you for your wonderful words my friend, I always enjoy your writing and your wit......and Alf....girls are girls..:-).

Very vibrant colours in this Flamingo. I like the posture of the bird, the reflections truly add to the composition. They are such elegant birds.

My dear Gail, nice to hear from you again!. They are elegant birds indeed. They emigrate to Cyprus after the first rains there. Thanks for your comment.

 

Warm regards,

 

Dimitris.

Elegant and colorful capture.

best regards/janis lukas

Thanks for your time my friend !.

 

Best regards.