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Gone fishing
Posted by Bookfool (Mississippi, United States) on 3 December 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I love flamingos. This is #4 from the Memphis Zoo.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Best laugh I've had all day Perfect timing Nancy
3 Dec 2008 6:02am
@jamesy: Thanks, Debbie. I'm glad it gave you a laugh! I think flamingos are a hoot.
*Rich* from Stafford, United Kingdom
Haha, don't we all want to do that some days?!?!!
:o)
3 Dec 2008 11:22am
@*Rich*: I think I did a little bit of that, yesterday. ;)
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
another outstanding capture! I don't think you have forgotten all that much of photography :) your pictures are stunning. Keep them coming!
3 Dec 2008 12:58pm
@Marion: Well, thank you, Marion. I've got a lot to learn, but I'm working on it. :)
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I can only say that I'm glad I don't have to eat that way... though during Thanksgiving dinner I might have looked like that to the rest of the family.
3 Dec 2008 12:59pm
@Earnest: That's probably where I should have put my head on Thanksgiving, but don't tell my son I said that. ;)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks, Ana Lucia (love your name!). He was very entertaining.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
How beautifully detailed and I love the reflection, bravo Book ;)
3 Dec 2008 3:53pm
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. Come to think of it, the weather was kind of gloomy in Memphis, too -- I forget how long it stays overcast, up in your territory. You'd like it down here. The sun is shining and it's in the 60s, Fahrenheit.
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Wide eyed and headless
This guy is in deep water
Nicely framed
3 Dec 2008 4:20pm
@grouser: Haha! You're so funny, Grousie! I think I need to hang out with you. Thank you. :)
Pixim from Nice, France
Very funny, you seized him at the convenient moment. Colors are protected and magnificent ;)
3 Dec 2008 6:01pm
@Pixim: Merci beaucoup, Pixim. Il a été très amusant pour observer; j'ai eu de la chance de capturer ce moment.
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
I'm staying like this until the paparazi bugger off. ;>))
3 Dec 2008 7:08pm
@Jeff: Does that make me paparazzi? Oh, noooooo!!!
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Nice work. What I find appealing about this one is that the bird and the reflection almost makes a complete circle... I like flamingos too... ;0)
3 Dec 2008 7:23pm
@Tracey: What a cool observation! I hadn't noticed that at all. Yippee, another flamingo lover. :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
It amazing how long they stay under. I've been watching this one for several minutes, but its not re-surfaced. Nice shot of the flamingo doing what it does best.
3 Dec 2008 9:23pm
@Richard_Irwin: LOL! You are so funny, Richard! I won't tell you he was actually moving kinda fast because that might just spoil things for you. ;)
k@ from Paris, France
I just laughed out loud and might have awaken some folks ! Love that - thanks for the true grin
3 Dec 2008 9:27pm
@k@: Oopsy, don't want to wake anybody up! I'm glad you got a laugh out of it, though. :)
Les from Lincoln, United States
I laughed out loud, too!! I think this beauty is confused. Perhaps it's a wannabe ostrich? ;)
Great, great capture, Nancy!
3 Dec 2008 9:35pm
@Les: Meanwhile, the ostriches were fighting and turning pink with rage. LOL Thanks, Les. I'm always happy to know I've made you smile. Laughing's even better. Just don't spit your coffee on the keyboard. :)
Sony DSLR-A700
1/40 second
F/8.0
ISO 200
750 mm (35mm equiv.)