Flamingo Feathers

The advantage of taking pictures of animals in zoos is that it is a lot easier to get very close to your subject. As I was close to this flamingo, I noticed the patterns on its feathers so I decided to take a close up picture of the bird’s plumage.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS, F6.3, 1/800th, ISO 200, monopod

Date: 31/05/2011

Location: Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire, UK

Photographer: Arnaud Germain

Flamingo Feathers
Flamingo Feathers

The advantage of taking pictures of animals in zoos is that it is a lot easier to get very close to your subject. As I was close to this flamingo, I noticed the patterns on its feathers so I decided to take a close up picture of the bird’s plumage.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS, F6.3, 1/800th, ISO 200, monopod

Date: 31/05/2011

Location: Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire, UK

Photographer: Arnaud Germain