Peter Dominowski
July 2026 - Roseate Spoonbill Wingspread
About the Image(s)
A Roseate Spoonbill gracefully spreads its wings in flight as the sun sets in Florida. Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, Florida, USA.
In processing, the background was slightly blurred and darkened, and shadows and highlights adjusted on the Spoonbill to compensate for the side-light.
Sony Alpha 1
Sony 400mm f/2.8 prime @ 400mm
ISO 1600
Exposure: 1/2000 @ f/2.8
Photo taken handheld.
Image was processed in Adobe Lightroom.
2 comments posted
Wow! Beautiful colors on the Spoonbill and nice contrast to the background making her show off even more! Open wings and nice sidelighting! I like to get my subjects in good light even if it means some slight adjustments after the fact.
Well done on one of the prettiest Florida Birds out there! Posted: 07/07/2026 18:44:10
Well done on one of the prettiest Florida Birds out there! Posted: 07/07/2026 18:44:10
There are few birds that can compete with the stunning color of the Roseate Spoonbill and the contrast of the background really shows it off. Looks like nesting colors. Nice lighting through the feathers. Posted: 07/10/2026 19:58:45