lagune di cagliari Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) -Wedding parade at dawn- View larger

Among Flamingos the formation of couples is preceded by the wedding

parade in which numerous individuals participate simultaneously. It

is represented by several ritualized behaviors or "figures" repeated

rhythmically by the components of the entire group.

Each individual continues the neck upward and rotates the head

repeatedly from side to side in sync with the other components of the

group (Figure head or head-to-flagging flag). Subsequently opens its

wings fully, showing red and black plumage of the lower wing coverts

(Figure wing-health or greeting wing), by prostrating finally bowing

the neck forward (Figure wingsalute inverted or inverse of greeting

wing). Thanks for your comments .

Fabulous view! temperature and direction of light is a winning !!!

Regards! Hanan

Superb image,no other words for this beauty.I think was a big noise also there,isn't it?

Un altra splendida immagine di vita nella natura! Fantastici i colori dei soggetti ritratti! Complimenti Giangiorgio! 

E qui, è il caso di dire,..."giochi in casa"! Bellissima!

Very well captured with beautiful light... Mike

You've captured an interesting moment here. I have seen many flamingos in their natural habitat (in Paracas), south of Lima, but  never seen such an interesting parade! Light is also magic and contributes to the beauty of the image.

Kind Regards,

Rosario.

It's amazing what you see in nature when you take the time to observe the different species in photography.  Well done, Giangiorgio!

Excellent, GG !

Bellissima! Luce eccezionale

A very interesting look into one of natures great events captured with great colors and light, Giangiorgio. Best regards, Paul.

Many thanks Paul for your kind comment, I am glad You and Dana appreciated thi photo, ciao Giangiorgio