Lesser Flamingo

[Dipankar Mazumdar]

Lesser Flamingo from the LRK, Gujarat. There were masses of Flamingos foraging in the shallow mudflats. Out of enthusiasm I rolled up my trousers and stepped into the mudflats, eager to get a closer perspective. At every step, My portly frame began to sink into the mud. By the time I advanced 20 yards, I was knee deep into the mud, completely immobile , with Anu's dire threats emanating from the background ( I had his 500f4 and there was a high possibility of me toppling over into the mud.)
The flamingos meanwhile began retreating deeper with my advance and I was no closer to them when I started off..!!!
Ultimately when I settled down to take a few pictures, The bigger challenge was isolating an individual from among the thousands busy foraging.

EOS 50D+ 500f4+ 1.4xII @ f5.6, ISO 200 1/1000

Look forward to comments.

Cheers

Dipankar