The Sacred Old Flamingoes by Lois Bryan
Featured in The Group August 25, 2011.
Featured on Red Bubble’s Explore Photography page August 8, 2011.
Featured in Art Universe May 31, 2011.
Featured in High Quality Images May 16, 2011.
Featured in Feelin’ Good May 15, 2011.
Featured in Artists Universe May 14, 2011.
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“See how the sacred old flamingoes come,
Painting with shadow all the marble steps:
Aged and wise, they seek their wonted perches
Within the temple, devious walking, made
To wander by their melancholy minds.”
from Anashuya And Vijaya by William Butler Yeats
The image of this little darling was captured on May 5, 2011 at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo in Thurmont, Maryland. Nikon D300 and the 70-300mm vr Nikon lens. Very little post processing in Photoshop CS4. Shutter speed 1/1600, aperture f/ 8.0, exposure -0.33, focal length 300mm, one chip color area, spot metering, iso 400.
Comments
Oh this is absolutely beautiful Lois!!!
Eva, thank you … he / she is soooo beautiful … and when he got into this patch of sunlight I nearly jumped for joy!!!!!!! So glad you liked him too!!!!
– Lois Bryan
Super image Lois …
Did you see my BM?
Tom, thank you … yeah I just did … some nerve, huh??? At first I thought they were links, but clicking only brings you to a larger image … which is downloadable. What nerve this guy has. I’m a bit steamed.
– Lois Bryan
a beautiful capture !
a few minutes to look here ???
my best, francis.
Thank you, Francis … and yours is simply gorgeous .. you know me and strong light and shadow … WOW!!!!!!!
– Lois Bryan
Beautiful capture of this amazing creature Lois; they certainly do appear to be wise don’t they! Awesome dof, clarity and fine detail! jd
Thank you, Joyce … they are just so regal and magnificent!!!! I was thrilled to get to see them!!!!!
– Lois Bryan
Nice shot Lois
Thank you, Tim!!!!!!
– Lois Bryan
Excellent capture Lois, lovely shot.
Gary, thank you so much!!!!! I was so happy when he/she walked into the light!!!!!
– Lois Bryan
perfect,my friend
Darling Luda!!!!! So happy to see you!!!! Thank you!!!!
– Lois Bryan
Gorgeous capture Lois. Love this. The muted colors really makes this.
Bunny, thank you so much!!!!! I’m glad you noticed the color … you know me, I had my finger on the “saturation” slider … hahahahahah … but I restrained myself for once!!!!!!!!
– Lois Bryan
I just got back from my vacation
oh DID you!!!!!! You always go to such wonderful places … where to this time???
– Lois Bryan
Awesome detailed colors in this capture Lois
Thanks so much, Larry … they’re such incredible creatures!!!!! I was thrilled at his pose and that wonderful light!!!!!
– Lois Bryan