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Roseate Spoonbill

This spoonbill is landing on its nest. While busy watching the action on the nest, I did not notice the alligator that came out of the water to sun _ FIVE FEET ...
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This spoonbill is landing on its nest. While busy watching the action on the nest, I did not notice the alligator that came out of the water to sun _ FIVE FEET from me!
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Canon EOS REBEL T3

settings

Aperture f/0 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/1000 sec. Focal Length 500/1

upload_date

Sep, 2019

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Awards

Top Shot Award 21

Judge Favorite

2020 Choice Award

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Superior Skill

All Star

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo of a male Roseate spoonbill landing on its nest was taken at Jefferson Island, Louisiana on March 23rd, 2019. While intently watching the nest on the camera's rear screen, I did not notice a large alligator get out of the water and turn around laying 5 feet from me. It could care less, it was only interested in absorbing some sun.I picked up my tripod and slowly sidled away.

Time

This photo was taken at 10:42 a.m. as part of a series of shots.

Lighting

Lighting was easy as it was a sunny, cloudless morning. The sun was behind me.Wind was not a factor.

Equipment

The equipment that was used to take this photo is as follows: Camera/Lens: Canon EOS Rebel T3 with a Tamron SP150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 Di Vc USD G2 at 600mm with lens hood Tripod: FotoPro Eagle series carbon fiber with gimbal head Accessories: 3 foot remote shutter release cable to minimize camera shake.

Inspiration

Having been on site for several hours, I watched the male flying back and forth between two (2) nests. Spoonbills are beautiful birds because of their colors. I followed it off camera(camera was focused on nest) as shot continuous as it was approaching. As far as I am concerned, this is my ultimate Roseate spoonbill shot, but I never pass up chances to photograph them.

Editing

The photo was shot in RAW and Processed using Canon Digital Photo Professional. No color adjustment was used, only some cropping.

In my camera bag

My present travel bag (rolling suitcase) has one (1) Canon EOS T3 with a Canon 18-55mm lens with stabilization; two (2) Canon EOS M5's, one with a Tamron 70-300mm lens with stabilization and one with a Tamrom 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di Li VC HCD lens (my go-to camera/lens); a tamron SP150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 Di Vc USD G2 lens; a Tamron 80-500mm lens; Fotopro tripod with gimbal head; SLIK Pro 300 series tripod; Flashes filters, cleaning kit, extra batteries with car charger, remote shutter releases and camera Raincoats.

Feedback

To get similar photos like this I subscribe to the P_P_L rule. Patience-Patience- and LUCK. Yes, there are times that luck has a lot to do with capturing that perfect moment. You also have to know the habits of your subjects. Knowing the signs of when it is about to take off or strike prey during feeding goes a long way in getting that exciting shot. Also it is important to have your camera settings ready, especially shooting "continuous". Relax, have fun and enjoy observing nature at work even if you do not get the shot you were looking to get.

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