Too hot...

[Ramon M. Casares]

Yeap, those who told me that I came in the worst time to Miami to photographs birds.. where preety much right hehehe.. today my idea was to go arround just seeing if I could find some nice spot to take some good pictures, but the moment I found a little group of these guys I couldn't help myself and just started getting some shots, yeap, the light is aweful but it is what I got, after this shot I got attacked by a whole army of ants!!!! My feet are still itching hahaha... Hope you like despite the harsh light! Enjoy!

Canon 20D + sigma 70-200mm 2.8 + 2x TC + Handheld

tv 2000
av 8.0
iso 400 (I was going for some flight shots, that's why hehe)


NOTE: I replaced the eye as the Ibis has the membrane closed while drinking.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful timing Ramon and excellent composition. I really like the action you captured in this image and the great low angle and eye contact. Beautiful detail and excellent exposure. Very nice work !!! Congrats !!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Well, you managed the light very well. Love the low angle and the film of water hanging from the throat. If anything I wish the the top of the head in the reflection did not touch the edge of the frame. Maybe a touch of CCW rotation?

[Grady Weed]

I seem as well to catch them in harsh light. Looks like you did dwell for what you had to cope with. I hope your visit to Florida will improve both weather wise and to capture more images of your favorite birds.

[Grace Scalzo]

Ramon, Love the water!! You did well with the light. Looking forward to more from your visit to FL.

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Ramon,
I like the comp, the BG, and of course the cascading water. Good job on the eye surgery as well. I agree with Daniel on the clipped head reflection.
Steve

[DustinFinn]

Looks like those whites would be tough to control. Nice work with the short lens, gotta be nice to get birds with a 70-200 :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the angle and moment captured. You handled the harsh light well and I agree on a bit more room at the bottom.

[Steve Maxson]

I think it's all been said, Ramon. The water falling from the head makes this one special. A little more room at the bottom would make it even better. Well done.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Looks like those whites would be tough to control. Nice work with the short lens, gotta be nice to get birds with a 70-200 :)

Dustin, If I tell you that that, with a 2x TC is actually my long lens :o, what would you say!? :)

Thank you all very much for all your comments!!!