Love the arts in all their forms: Fine Art, Music, Writing, etc. A traditional painter for many years, my introduction to painting on the computer came in 1999. As time goes by I find myself spending more and more time with my tablet and pen in hand. Guess I could have a worse addiction. Since the begining of 2006 I have immersed myself into the wonderful world of photography. I have learned so much in that time and feel ready to share my stuff with you now. I'm sorry I've been away so long, but stay tuned for a daily flood of my recent captures, :)
BIO
Hello everyone! My name is John Minelli.For as long as I can remember I have had a love of the arts in all of their forms and have been striving to be the be the best that I can be. Even though I have been creating art for many years, I still feel like an infant. I find it fascinating that every time that I pick up a brush, pencil or tablet and pen I still learn something new. Although I live in Savannah, GA, USA., I have a great love of Europe; especially Italy. I spent several years working in the Middle East and took several vacations in Europe. I fell in love with Rome and plan on going back to Italy as soon as possible.
Comments (19)
mafto62
What a majectic flight and a wonderful picture.
shonsu
If the wings were skin this Woodstork would easily pass as a prehistoric flying creature.
clbsmiley
Wow!!! is he real? I guess he is!! Wicked photo. :)
durleybeachbum
So elegant! I love these birds, and your shot is spectacular!
barbdennist
This is an amazing shot. I didn't realize that these birds had such a huge wingspan, or that they had such an ugly head, neck, and feet. Well, maybe not ugly, just different looking. I need to research storks because this one really surprises me at how it looks.
blankfrancine
Beautiful creature and capture!
Firesnuffer
Oh my goodness...Amazing shot!
NightGallery
Looks prehistoric! Great shot. That thing looks HUGE!
Simpleworks
Fantastic shot.
MrsRatbag
It does look very prehistoric, with that great bill...wonderful capture!
Erestorfan
What a fantastic shot! I love how you caught the 'fingers' at the end of the wings spread out...but I have to say the face could be a bit prettier, LOL. But nice shot!!!
efron_241
never heard of that kind... but it looks great.. it differs a lot from the storks we have here... in head shape.. what continent is this taken ?
kgb224
We have many of these around our dam here at work. Superb capture of this bird my friend.
Crabbycabby
Incredible focus and sharpness across the whole image. Brilliant work.
whaleman
That is an impressive capture - well done!
GARAGELAND
One word, Magnificent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
flora-crassella
a very interesting bird!!!!!! FANTASTIC shot!!!!!
alanwilliams
the focus is incredible and does full justice to this awesome creature
paul leatham
I concur with all of the above. Does look like he's borrowed his head from some prehistoric.