Patiently drying

This on had no problem with me taking it's photo. Luckilly I spotted it when coming home and I had my camera in the car.

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a wonderful capture as he "hangs out" his wings to dry. Love the detail and the iridescent gold on each feather! fav

[Annie D]

We had one in our yard not too long ago - an unusual visitor to say the least hahaha

[Joan Robillard]

Good capture

[winghong_ho]

Beautiful capture.

[Susan Wakely]

Great capture of the wings and patterns of the feathers.

[Mickey Anderson]

Batbirds!!!

[Corinne C]

A great photo. It looks so big, an impressive fellow!

[Mags]

Drying out by the water! Nice capture!

[katy]

Wonderful, strong colors and composition for this fascinating subject

[Christine Sztukowski]

Outstanding Fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture.

[Casablanca]

Gorgeous colours on the wings

[Carole Sandford]

Super capture!

[Bucktree]

Excellent capture and timing.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

lovely perspective

[Tracey Mayer]

Beautifully captured

[Heather]

A great shot with its open wings against the blue of the water! And the green grass in the foreground gives depth and adds a pretty touch! Lovely, Diana! Fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Milanie]

He's just about posing for you

[George]

Great capture.

[Babs]

He looks as though he is singing.

[Allison Maltese]

Beautiful light and wing detail.

[Diana]

@beryl @annied @joansmor @wh2021 @wakelys @brillomick @corinnec @marlboromaam @grammyn @365projectorgchristine @mittens @casablanca @carole_sandford @dkellogg @koalagardens @traceylee @365projectorgheatherb @elisasaeter @milaniet @gaf005 @onewing @falcon11 Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Christina]

Wonderful shot

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful.

[Lisa Brown]

the feathers are so intricate and you captured them beautifully. well done

[Rick]

Great shot.

[Diana]

@christinav @jamibann @lisab514 @rickster549 Thanks so much :-)

[Joy's Focus]

I love how their feathers shine in the sun. Looks like a suit of armor.