Caribbean Flamingo Swimming
by bobnospum

Comment by 3DsArcher:
stunning detail.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by bobnospum:
The color is pumped up a bit as I shot in raw and that is always a bit muted. Adding in contrast to bring out the feather details also darkens the color as well. Keep in mind the body is mostly pink and the neck is the deeper red. This close-up pose really has a lot of the neck, hence the red dominates. Traditional full body poses highlight the pink, which is why they are commonly called pink flamingos. I was real lucky and got great sunshine on them. Later in the day as I shot other animals it was a dull gray overcast.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by mariuca:
A true vermillion. In an oil tube it costs a lot. Is the color real or a bit enhanced? Anyway, I love the suffocating feel of color

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by ErinKirsten:
I absolutely agree w/what you have said and had a feeling you were approaching from a purist standpoint. My comments on this comes from someone who is a portrait photographer and plans clothing to compliment where I will be photographing them (not that it always goes as planned there either LOL). I have struggled w/my foray in to birds as to how much to affect the scene, which was my thinking of Wendy’s edit - also isn’t that the finesse of wildlife, when all the elements come together? At least that has been my (very) limited experience.

Originally posted by bobnospum: Originally posted by ErinKirsten: Beautiful photo-great brightness with balanced exposure. What would have (for me) taken this photo to another level is a complimentary colored background... Thanks. Something I shall keep in mind for future shots. I tend to be pretty conservative on my nature shot as my home photo club has really strict rules on their "nature" category and I am in the mindset by default.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by bobnospum:

Originally posted by ErinKirsten: Beautiful photo-great brightness with balanced exposure. What would have (for me) taken this photo to another level is a complimentary colored background...

Thanks. Something I shall keep in mind for future shots. I tend to be pretty conservative on my nature shot as my home photo club has really strict rules on their "nature" category and I am in the mindset by default.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by ErinKirsten:
Beautiful photo-great brightness with balanced exposure. What would have (for me) taken this photo to another level is a complimentary colored background. While I appreciate the nod to authenticity of the moment - a green background or something less contrasting than the brown/rust would have really heightened the coral of those feathers and drawn attention to their magnificence. I even thought - the Vawendy treatment she had on her heron in painterly challenge would have been interesting

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by Barroness:
I love this, the way you caught this, every feather has such clarity. Such a beauty! Congratulations on your amazing image.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by Neat:
So very elegant.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by tnun:
I feel the most delightful childish enchantment with the colour and grace of your Caribbean flamingo.

Caribbean Flamingo Preening
by bobnospum

Comment by Barroness:
The most beautiful feathers and so crisp.