African Sacred Ibis

[Loukie Viljoen]

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:05:08 09:02:06
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
Focal length: 420mm
Image size: 800 x 544

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice pose, details, exposure control and eye contact. I might blur the BG more and give it a bit more room. There is a slight sharpening halo around legs and neck.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful timing in this image Loukie and I love the forward thrust of the wings. Excellent detail and eye contact too and I agree with Axels suggestion of a tad more room. Many thanks for sharing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very cool! I like this alot. The wing position is nice, and you adjusted your EC perfectly for the situation. I would keep the BG as is, but agree with more room.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Agree with previous comments, great shot Loukie! I agree with Axel that a slight blurring of the background will "pop" the subject more, and perhaps a slight toning down of the whites will bring out more feather detail.

[Loukie Viljoen]

Thanx for all crits and comments greatly appreciated.