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.
Bathing Beauty belongs to the following groups:
Black with a hint of colour and Nikon DSLR Users GroupAvailable for sale as Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
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!
Zutron
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 in reply to Nathalie Chaput’s comment
Thanks :)
Heavenandus777
Absolutely Stunning Girlfriend.
ANNA
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Heavenandus777’s comment
Thank you so very much!
cougarfan
Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Great capture:)
Shelly Hiebert in reply to cougarfan’s comment
Thanks for the lovely comment!
missmoneypenny
Well done Shelley – this is an amazing shot and brilliant over all capture
Shelly Hiebert in reply to missmoneypenny’s comment
Thank you very kindly missmoneypenny :) (love your name!)
Kristin Hamm
This is stunning! What an outstanding capture!! : )
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Kristin Hamm’s comment
Thank you so very much Kristin :)
missmoneypenny
Thank you – it really is mine
Shelly Hiebert in reply to missmoneypenny’s comment
Seriously? Cool!
Sharon Anne 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 in reply to Sharon Anne Mau’s comment
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 in reply to Daniel Wills’s comment
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 in reply to Von McKnelly’s comment
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 in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment
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 in reply to Dennis Pilapil’s comment
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 in reply to Mirka Rueda Rodriguez’s comment
Cheers Mirka! I really appreciate your comment :)
Eva and Klaus ...
I´m speechless. This is beautiful!!!
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek’s comment
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 in reply to Eleanor Martin’s comment
Thanks for your time and your comment Eleanor :)
Holly Werner
Amazing catch. Well done.
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Holly Werner’s comment
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 in reply to Rachel Gartly’s comment
Thank you so very, very much Rachel!
Alison Cornfor...
Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Truly well done!
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Alison Cornford-Matheson’s comment
Thank you very much Alison! It was a show that I will never forget :)
Anthony Pierce
Outstanding!
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Anthony Pierce’s comment
Thanks Anthony :)
Stuart Rose
amazing colours and a great capture i love it.
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Stuart Rose’s comment
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 in reply to raintina’s comment
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 in reply to Alexei’s comment, 25 days ago
Hey Alexei! Thank you very much for your comment :)
Michelle Hogan, 25 days ago
Wow! Awesome colours here…..Nice shot.
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Michelle Hogan’s comment, 25 days ago
Cheers Michelle! Thanks for the nice comment :)
Wendi Donaldson, 7 days ago
Shelly – this is fabulous….as all these comments prove. The colours are fantastic as is the way you’ve captured bathtime! Super!
Shelly Hiebert in reply to Wendi Donaldson’s comment, 7 days ago
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, 7 days ago
Count me in!!!! xo
clgoldfine, 3 days ago
this is an amazing shot….what a wonderful experience
Shelly Hiebert in reply to clgoldfine’s comment, 3 days ago
I really appreciate your comment, and thank you very much :)
E.R. Bazor, 3 days ago
That is one seriously good capture!
Shelly Hiebert in reply to E.R. Bazor’s comment, 3 days ago
Many thanks to you :)