Flamingo Eye and Feathers

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Flamingo Eye and Feathers

Uploaded: June 07, 2009

Description

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Allen Hughes June 07, 2009

Okay... just how cool is this!!! Wonderful color and soft detail. #1138366

Don Johnson level-classic June 07, 2009

Thanks Allen, for the very kind words. I sincerely appreciate them. #7606802

Emily Cook June 07, 2009

Beautiful composition and use of lines in the feathers, perfect lighting, great background, perfectly place eye - perfect photo Don! #7607204

Don Johnson level-classic June 08, 2009

Thank you Emily. You said some very nice things about my image and I appreciate them. #7608248

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 11, 2009

You know your way around these birds, Don! Terrific capture! #7621521

Don Johnson level-classic June 15, 2009

Thanks Chris. It's always nice to hear a positive word from you since you are such a good photographer. #7631807

Cindy Campbell July 21, 2009

Congrats on the finalist award. I love to see compositionally creative photos like this one! #7763883

Don Johnson level-classic July 22, 2009

Thank you Cindy. I have to admit, I am excited to win this award. #7767711

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 22, 2009

Many Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Don.

UB. #7768477

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 22, 2009

...And now a followup, to congratulate you on your Finalist! Where do you shoot these birds, generally? #7768492

Don Johnson level-classic July 22, 2009

Thanks Usman and Chris. I shot these flamingos at the National Zoo. Through a fence, believe it or not. #7768719

Cheryl E. Molennor July 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS :)! #7769638

Cheryl E. Molennor July 22, 2009

Now congrats on your winner LOL!! #7769688

Don Johnson level-classic July 22, 2009

Thank you everyone. I am very excited! #7769766

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 22, 2009

I barely had time to turn around before this went gold; one more congratulations! #7770376

Don Johnson level-classic July 22, 2009

Thanks Chris. We should shoot together sometime soon. #7770410

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful win Don! WTG! #7772253

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 23, 2009

WTG, Don. CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning GOLD Winner!

UB. #7772903

Don Johnson level-classic July 23, 2009

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate the kind words about my image. You all are good for my ego! #7773723

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 23, 2009

Congrats Don on your Terrific 2nd Place Win! Jeff #7775727

Don Johnson level-classic July 24, 2009

Thank you Jeff. I always appreciate your kind words. #7777458

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 25, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Don!!! Amazing work!!! #7779916

Don Johnson level-classic July 27, 2009

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Patrick. #7785744

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 15, 2009

Congratulations Don on your Win!!!

Dominick #8132324


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