Bathing Beauty
Taken with a Nikon D70s
I got to witness a flamingo bathing this afternoon. I had no idea what an ordeal it was and how beautiful it could be. Quite a lengthy process, that included many beautiful stages. I was lucky to capture a few poses. This is one of them.
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Andy Evans
Top shot Shelly, against a dark background this looks stunning,
And you’ve captured the water droplets so well …. you’ve got to be pleased?
... Andy …
Evan Maclean
Awesome shot!
Karen Cook
What a spectacular sight! Well done Shelly – fantastic photo!!!
dancinfreakshow
Wow Shelly!!! The action and colour is amazing.
kellyjomitchell
shelly….you just get better and better every day….i was already jealous and now it is getting painful! (: LOL!!!!!!!
Alvin-San [vcr]
National Geographic!!!! :>
BRAVO.
LindaR
never seen this before either and you’ve captured it so well ~ like a coral explosion ~ just beautiful! x
Dayonda
Ahhh… lovely!
“Drown them little mites!”
Victoria DeMore
Wow! This is wonderful!! What a find!
Katariina Lonn...
Awesome pic! Love it!
Max Karen
Wow that is litterally amazing.
Skip Hunt
awesome!!!
SNAPPYDAVE
wow what a capture … excellent Shelly
Chris Caples
Wow Shelly! This pic is just dripping in awesome!
Nathalie Chaput
WOW… There is nothing more to add!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks :)
Heavenandus777
Absolutely Stunning Girlfriend.
ANNA
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so very much!
cougarfan
Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Great capture:)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks for the lovely comment!
missmoneypenny
Well done Shelley – this is an amazing shot and brilliant over all capture
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very kindly missmoneypenny :) (love your name!)
Kristin N. Hamm
This is stunning! What an outstanding capture!! : )
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so very much Kristin :)
missmoneypenny
Thank you – it really is mine
Shelly Hiebert replied
Seriously? Cool!
Sharon Mau
It is fantastic!! I love the vibrant colours and fluid motion of the lovely bird bathing with the splashing water droplets sparkling in the sunlight and the look of his beautiful plumage. It is a very dynamic and beautiful image!! Aloha, Sharon
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow Sharon! Thank you so very much! With such a lovely comment I had to go back and look at it again myself! You just made my evening!
Daniel Wills
you know i usually hate these flamboyant excuses for birds but this is just awe inspiring! found a fav!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ahahaha Daniel! Glad I was able to change your mind about them, if just for a moment! Thanks so much for the kind comment :)
Von McKnelly
Never seen such a fantastic flamingo shot…this beauty rocks!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so much Von. I take that as a HUGE compliment :)
jerry alcantara
wow! how i missed this awesome work…like what i love to see beutiful colors…very nice indeed
Shelly Hiebert replied
Jerry Alcantara likes my photo! Woohoo! I take that as a very big compliment Jerry because you are the master of colour! Thank you so very much my friend :)
Dennis Pilapil
Great one! It pays to shoot a lot of poses, Shelly…
You nailed this one…
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Dennis! Yes, I did take MANY shots of this and only a few turned out. But I am learning that is what it takes sometimes! Thanks for your kind comment :)
Mirka Rueda Ro...
amazing shot
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cheers Mirka! I really appreciate your comment :)
Eva and Klaus ...
I´m speechless. This is beautiful!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you! Speechless is a good thing right?! Much appreciated :)
Eleanor Martin
Really Amazing, i’m in same state as above comment. Just speechless!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks for your time and your comment Eleanor :)
Holly Werner
Amazing catch. Well done.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Holly :)
Rachel Gartly
This shot is AMAZING!. Such a wonderful moment you captured and such clarity and detail. FABULOUS work Shelly!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so very, very much Rachel!
Alison Cornfor...
Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Truly well done!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Alison! It was a show that I will never forget :)
Anthony Pierce
Outstanding!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Anthony :)
Stuart Rose
amazing colours and a great capture i love it.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very kindly Stuart!
raintina
This picture is unreal! Your work has been so inspiring this summer on FB…glad to find an entire gallery here.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow…thanks so much! It is very flattering to know my work has been inspiring. I take that as a very huge compliment :)
Alexei
nice work
Shelly Hiebert replied
Hey Alexei! Thank you very much for your comment :)
Michelle Hogan
Wow! Awesome colours here…..Nice shot.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cheers Michelle! Thanks for the nice comment :)
Wendi Donaldson
Shelly – this is fabulous….as all these comments prove. The colours are fantastic as is the way you’ve captured bathtime! Super!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks from the bottom of my heart Wendi :) When the gardens open up again we will have to make a trip there together to get more shots. It really is a photoraphers dream location :)
Wendi Donaldson
Count me in!!!! xo
clgoldfine
this is an amazing shot….what a wonderful experience
Shelly Hiebert replied
I really appreciate your comment, and thank you very much :)
E.R. Bazor
That is one seriously good capture!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Many thanks to you :)
Diana Forgione
Amazing shot!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Diana :)
KanaShow
This is just stunning! Wow! So, so beautiful and captivating!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I really appreciate such a great comment! Thanks and thank you for your time as well :)
KanaShow
No problem. I think I have now fallen in love with this image, and well, I will probably have to buy it now in some form. :)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Woohoo! Thanks for the purchase Kana! That just thrills me to bits! Thank you so very much :D
dinghysailor1
fabulous capture !! brilliant work! good luck in the challenge!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cheers dinghysailor! Thanks for your kind words :)
Susanne Correa
I just had to vote for this one, beautiful
Shelly Hiebert replied
Well thank you very much susanne! I really appreciate that :)
dinghysailor1
brilliant news and well done on the win!! this image is an absolute stunner and really deserves it!
cheers
ding
;)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cheers ding! Thanks for your lovely comment :)
Johanne Brunet
Congrats on your win in the Flamenco challenge Shelly! Gee, this is so nice, it’s like winning my elections! LOL!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so much Johanne :)
monocotylidono
I wish the lottery would be just as predictable… :-D Congratulations!!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Awe George! Ya made me blush :) Hey, and it was you that told me about the competition in the first place so thanks for that :)
SandraRos
CONGRATULATIONS on your first place in the Flamingo challenge, your photograph is so special and extraordinary, well done
Shelly Hiebert replied
Yay! Thank you very much Sandra :)
Alice Oates
STunning shot, definitely deserved first place in the flamingo challenge!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I appreciate that very much. Thank you Alice :)
VaLover
Great shot and congrats in your win!!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much :)
Maria Moro
Congratulations on winning the challenge,,, well deserved,,, cheers
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very, very much Maria :)
Bradley Shawn ...
Congratulations my friend! Fabulous shot. I have always loved this shot. When I saw it in the challenge, I knew the challenge was yours. Super. I am so proud for you.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Shawn! That means a whole lot to me coming from you :)
RiSH :
She looks like some super model posing for a soap ad :) ... lol great capture.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Haha! I see what you are saying! Thanks for the comment :)
Colleen Battis...
so beautiful, great capture! congrats on your challenge win :)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Colleen :)
faizee
stuning work
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you faizee :)
Wendi Donaldson
I KNEW this would win….it’s fantastic!!! WELL DONE, Shelly!!! Congratulations on this one!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you, thank you, thank you my dear :)
Stephie Butler
CONGRATULATIONS…....What a fantastic shot…...
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks very much Stephie :)
Corina Daniela...
Wow! What an amazing capture! Congratulations on winning the Flamingos Challenge!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so kindly Corina :)
deannedaffy
Wonderful catch!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so very much :)
Ginny York
What an awesome capture! Fantastic stop in action on such beautiful movement of this bird and the water it is splashing around in the light. Congradulations on your win with it.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much for such a lovely kind comment Ginny! I appreciate that so much :)
mingtees
what wonderful shots, congrats!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I am really pleased you like them! Thank you for your time and your comment :)
Mindy Dick
incredible moment…well done..
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very, very much :)
Leslie Hagen
Stunning! You got my vote! Simply lovely!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you Leslie! Much appreciated :)
Cheryl DeLong
What a great shot.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so much Cheryl :)
Yool
Congratz on your top 10 win with this exellent shot!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you! I didn’t realize until I read this comment Yool :)
Lois Bryan
Shelly … this is an absolutely spectacular image … extraordinary timing on your part!!!! Glorious!!!!!! Congratulations on your Top Ten in the 100% challenge!!!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
What a wonderful comment Lois….I thank you very much for that :)
Stan Wojtaszek
Congrats on your top ten, Shelly. Looks good on ya !!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Yay! Thanks Stan! Even with my sun burn it looks good? Haha! I really appreciate your support :)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Stan!
Chamika Amarasiri
Stunning! Amazing color… and it contrasts so well with the black background!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I am pleased you like this Chamika! Thanks so much for your support :)
Jen Ryan
Hena Tayeb
gorgeous capture
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Hena :)
Stan Wojtaszek
And another feature, to boot !!!
Congratulations again !!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
:D Your the best Stan….thank you :)
sterenborg
beautiful
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Marja :)
AuntieBarbie
Remember the song “Splish splash I was taking a bath?” This is a wonderful shot.
Shelly Hiebert replied
But of course lol! Cheers AuntieBarbie :)
Marie Magnusson
FAR OUT!!! this is amazing! what a wonderful capture, brilliant colours and just all around gorgeous, just fantastic
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! Thanks for such an awesome comment Marie :)
parmi
If i could fav this shot 100 times over I would! This is BRILLIANT!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ohhhh! You are always so good to me Andrew :) Thanks so very much :)
netmonk
Brilliant image Shelly!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Hey Kenny! Thank you my friend :)
Danceintherain
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cheers for that :)
vineleven
In the words of Paris and Nicole “Thats Hottt”
I’m buying one of these one day. Vinnie
Shelly Hiebert replied
Like…soooo hottttt! Oh good ol’ Paris and Nicole ‘eh Vinnie :)
So you are seriously buying a flamingo?! That is so cool!
Thanks for the comment and fave :)
grimduke1
Amazing contrast and colour Shelly; especially with that black background!