Roseate Spoonbill in Tree
Airlie Gardens - Wilmington, North Carolina
August 20th, 2022
While poised at the far end of the largest pond at Airlie, a Roseate Spoonbill flew in and landed on an Airlie Oak on the edge of the pond. This is one of my favorite trees in the gardens as it has these naked, squiggly long limbs that extend out over the pond water. This is the capture I was able to get. I love the visual element of these long limbs as they stretch across the image.
I am in my 50's and happily married with 5 daughters from our blended family. I became interested in photography just a few short years ago, much later in life than many but my passion is strong. I started out experimenting with scenic mountain shots, landscapes, flowers and anything nature as being outside is where I am happiest.