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Description
I was visiting one of our sons in Birmingham and we took a trip to the zoo. This flamingo was resting right up next to the fence and seemed happy to pose for me.
Specific Feedback
Had to hand hold but I think the image stabilization in the camera and lens let me get away with it.
Technical Details
Sony A7RIII
Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 GM-II @ 200mm
ISO 400, 1/320 @ f11
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Very nice - and unusual - perspective here, that works very well. Gorgeous colours and feather detail.
I might suggest burning down the brightest areas near the beak just a bit.
Neat image!
You definitely got away with it! What amazing detail in the feathers! A wonderful choice of framing and very lovely light!
I always wonder how zoos and animal parks keep these things – the ones I see are always out in the open where they could fly away. I guess they must not be very adventurous.
GASP FACTOR ALERT! I really did gasp when I opened this up and realized what I was looking at. And s/he is looking right at you! Kudos Bill. What fun. Print this one.
The detail in this shot really stands out, Bill. That intimate, tight crop of the flamingo’s feathers immediately draws me in, and there’s something mesmerizing about the textures and subtle gradients of orange and pink. The way the light catches the feathers, giving them a soft sheen, adds a real sense of depth and delicacy.
The sharpness is spot on, especially considering you had to hand-hold the camera. The image stabilization did its job well here, and there’s no noticeable shake or blur that would detract from those fine feather details. Exposure is well-managed too, with just enough contrast to separate the feathers without losing the softer tones.
The choice to focus so closely on this section of the bird gives it a contemplative feel, almost like we’re getting a peek into something peaceful. It moves beyond a simple portrait and becomes more about the shapes, textures, and the flamingo’s quiet state.
