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    Wild flamingos in small pond in Tanzania. When I traveled, I had heard that flamingos were not in typical place like Lake Nakuru because of environmental change, especially water height prevents them from comfortably staying and eating in shallow water. So, I did not expect to see them in my trip. But, when I had lunch in Serengeti small lake, maybe not even as famous as it is named, I saw several dozens of flamingo. I was so happy to see two kinds of wild flamingos in close distance.
    WHAT MAKES THIS PHOTO GREAT?
    Composition 10
    Lighting 7
    Creativity 4
    Story 3

    I agree with Your Shot photographer Lisa C. Eaton who commented, "Such a dreamy shot you captured. I love the soft lighting that goes so well with the flamingos' coloring. Truly exceptional and pleasant to see." Thank you for sharing the story behind this photo. Your photo is so beautiful. Great seeing. Well done Eiji.

    David Lee
    Producer, Nat Geo Your Shot
    Photo Details
    Date Taken: May 19, 2018
    Date Uploaded: May 30, 2018
    Location: Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
    Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
    Focal Length: 400 mm
    Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec
    Aperture: f/5.6
    ISO: 400
    Copyright: © Eiji Itoyama
    Categories: Animals, Nature
    Assignments: Opposites, The Beauty of Birds
    Contests: 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest