Juvi Ibis in Flight

[Miguel Palaviccini]

There's something about the juvenile white ibis that puts a smile on my face. I especially like the plumage on this guy/gal. This was taken a couple of weeks back at the local trail. Not the best of backgrounds, and I sure wish the near wing was a bit lower to even things out, but I was pleased when I saw this on the LCD.

Haven't been on the forum in a while, but I always snuck a peek when time permitted. Going on a weeklong birding trip next week before moving from FL to NM! I will be "stocking up" on shorebirds over the next week, so get ready!

Shooting Info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 + 1.4x
1/2000" | f/6.3 | ISO 1000

Feedback and comments are appreciated!

[Marina Scarr]

Nice flight pose and super exposure, although I might tone down the brightness just a tad. I believe the bird, esp the head, could use some more sharpening.

[Karl Egressy]

I like this bird in juvi plumage. It is a very nice flyght shot, with the wings down, beak slightly open. Shooting angle also looks good. Great work, Miguel.

[stuart wanuck]

Like the image tone down on brightness good idea

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good pose and comp Miguel on this basic fly-by image. Goodluck on the move...there is no shortage of avian subjects in NM, but yeah, shorebirds won't be as plentiful!

[dankearl]

Nice flight photo, Miguel.
New Mexico?
Quite a change from Florida, I love the state.
Hope you like Green chili's.

[PhilCook]

Nicely timed with the down swept wings, looks sharp and nice against the soft blue sky backdrop, always like to see the beaks of these slightly open as you have done....all looks quite good to me...good stuff Miguel

[Satish Ranadive]

Very very sweet flight pose you have captured,Miguel.

Regards,
Satish.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miguel, good flight pose, well exposed, and I do like the all the detail you have captured. Sometimes, we can do nothing if our subjects decide to take to the skies. :w3

[Tim King]

Nice clean side view. I like the wing position. Fine job.

[David Salem]

Nice capture Miguel. Good job on the exposure and the wing position, looks cool with the molting feathers. I totally understand about the desire for a non sky BG , but we take whats served up in front of us.
Well done.

[vishaljadhav]

Nice one, the subject has lovely details
The wing down position works well here