Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis moluccus)

[Mervyn Marsh]

Hi all, Took this yesterday at Western Treatment Plant in Victoria Australia. Drove right up and took the shot with only a small crop of about 5%. Sharpened resized file.
5D mk iii, 500mm mk ii, f/10, iso 400, 1/500 used the car window to keep gear stable.
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Cheers,
Merv

[Arthur Morris]

Hi Merv, You did well considering the harsh, bright sunlight. I love the BKGR. I think that pulling the curve down a bit on the whole thing would work well as long as you don't darken that nice blue water too much.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Awesome subject, love the perfect parallel view of the long curved bill. Excellent water BG with an appealing hue of blue. Harsh light as mentioned by Artie.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the BG, partially open bill and DOF. Nice image Merv.