Pic of the Day

Spoonbill in Pastels

Roseate Spoonbill, Platalea ajaja:  Black Point Wildlife Drive, 

Merritt Island NWR near Titusville, Florida

     This photo was taken on a very cool morning right before sunrise.  The clouds in the western sky were glowing pink from the light of the rising sun.  Their reflection in the water provided a perfect match for the tones of the spoonbills feathers.  The pastel colors certainly give the image a light and soft feel.

Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/200 second @ f/7.1