This morning I went in search for courting Black-necked Grebes. I found the Grebes but they remained passive. So, instead I spent time with a Eurasian Spoonbill that came flying in. Love those birds ! Thanks for any comments, have a good weekend, Cheers, Hans
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Is this a composite: No
Nikon D500 with 500mm f4 | 1/2000s | f5 | ISO125 | underexposed 1/3EV | lying rather uncomfortable at the lower end of a small dike, almost at water level
A new bird for me, Hans. When visiting Florida I see the Roseate Spoonbill. Didn’t realize they had a corrugated bill. Nice eye level shot.
Wonderful image Hans. The exposure looks spot on and I love the water drops between the open bill. That red eye is great too. No nits from me.
An excellent view here, Hans. The string of water between the beak tips is a neat extra.
Great shot Hans - Now I see why you like them really close. Nicely exposed, great action and to boot, a rare bird!
I wonder though how this might look with some space especially in front of the bird
Cheers!
Hi Hans
Thanks you for my first look at a Eurasian Spoonbill. Love the head turn, eye contact and water drops.
Peter
Really good job on the plumage and exposure. You got the detail spot on. I really like the pose and the open beak with the water dripping from it. And as usual, your depth of field really emphasizes the subject.
Beautiful work, Hans. Superb detail in the whites and you caught a perfect head turn. Not as colorful as the Roseate, but a much cooler hairdo.
Well, @Karl_Zuzarte - there was not that much space as I was close to the bird - and I didn’t dare to move back, since it might have scared the bird away. On top, behind me was the dike, so moving further back would mean I have to give up my water-level spot … choices, choices, choices 
