Wood Storks In Flight

Not the prettiest of birds, but I hope you enjoy these.

Great shots. I think these birds ARE pretty in flight, just look at their wings not their face.

sparker1 wrote in post #10258790
...... just look at their wings not their face.

Thanks Stan

Nice in flight shoots Scott, Still learning bif myself it takes practice.
Randy

The quality in all of these is superb Scott. You're only going to get this from a friend but please watch the very close cropping. #4 would be stunning if given just a little more room especially in front.

I think I go along with Stan... but in retrospect, that face has a heck of lot of character... sort of like us old timers ... lovely fliers Scott, they really are a beautiful bird in flight... pretty set.

db

great shots I have never seen one of these before their head definiteley does not fit their body

That last shot almost makes him look pretty! Excellent shots Scott. A fine looking bird if you cut the head off...heh..heh... I do really like them, I'm just having some fun!

These are all great, but the first is a wall hanger for sure.

Not the prettiest? Not by a long shot, buddy. However, to another wood stork, they look great. To them, we are probably not the prettiest.

Great shooting, Scott. You know how much I hate to agree with Joe, but in this case I must. Give them a little more room to fly into. Next time you see me, feel free to give me a slap on the head.

Excellent shots Scott. I saw some on TV last night, mixed in with some kind of egrets and oil sludge.

m52 wrote in post #10258835
Nice in flight shoots Scott, Still learning bif myself it takes practice.
Randy

Thanks Randy...lots of practice and thankfulness for digital

Joe F.N. wrote in post #10259243
The quality in all of these is superb Scott. You're only going to get this from a friend but please watch the very close cropping. #4 would be stunning if given just a little more room especially in front.

Thanks Joe and I agree wholeheartedly with the critique....the problem is that all of these are virtually full frame and I was too lazy to add some canvas in front.

dbriz wrote in post #10259385
I think I go along with Stan... but in retrospect, that face has a heck of lot of character... sort of like us old timers ... lovely fliers Scott, they really are a beautiful bird in flight... pretty set.

db

Thanks Dave....the problem with us old timers is that its not just our heads that look ugly

lr0868 wrote in post #10259511
great shots I have never seen one of these before their head definiteley does not fit their body

Thanks Lisa

ajosteve wrote in post #10259604
That last shot almost makes him look pretty! Excellent shots Scott. A fine looking bird if you cut the head off...heh..heh... I do really like them, I'm just having some fun!

Thanks Steve....I still think an adult Roseate Spoonbill wins the prize for ugliest head & best body!!

Bill Boehme wrote in post #10259686
These are all great, but the first is a wall hanger for sure.

Thank you Bill

Harvey_G wrote in post #10260207
Not the prettiest? Not by a long shot, buddy. However, to another wood stork, they look great. To them, we are probably not the prettiest.

Great shooting, Scott. You know how much I hate to agree with Joe, but in this case I must. Give them a little more room to fly into. Next time you see me, feel free to give me a slap on the head.

Thanks Harv and I always appreciate critique that I agree with.....so your head is safe for now

canonloader wrote in post #10260284
Excellent shots Scott. I saw some on TV last night, mixed in with some kind of egrets and oil sludge.

Thanks Mitch and I sure hate to see the daily updates on the devastation of the oil spill in the gulf. Its hard to believe it takes a month to cap it.

Really like 2 and 4. Great shots!

Loving number 4, but great shots all around!

Wow! those are really fine images. the sharpness is great and excellent exposure.