African Sacred Ibis

[Stu Bowie]

This was taken towards the end of last year. I remember the morning well, as it was overcast. It was sunrise, and for only a short period of around 10 minutes the sun came out. It produced sweet light against the overcast sky. The BG is that overcast sky. After this, I went home, as the sun didnt come out again.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @400mm
1/640
F/8
ISO 800

Exp comp -0.33
Hand held

[Juan Aragonés]

Superb light and composition Stuart. I love those kind of dark skies when there is intense light in the foreground, like in this case. Fantastic details on the ibis and very good timing. Very well done

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice wing position and sharpness, great EXP in soft light and great placing in the frame.

[Victor Soares]

Nice one Stu. As said before, great light, very nice composition and superb detail, especially on it's neck and face.

[Grady Weed]

I really like the near wing details. Of course the light has a good feel to it. I think the comp or placement in the frame woks well too. It looks a lot like a cross between the Ibis and Wood Stork over here. Thanks for sharing this one.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Agree with all the above. Really a lovely image with great flight pose and exposure. Many thanks for sharing.

[Dave Phillips]

great catch in that fleeting light.....the ibis is a stunner with nice detail

[Indranil Sircar]

Absolutely stunning! The exposure and light brought out the details on the feather. The bird stands out on the dark background. Thanks for sharing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Super! Love the beautifully lit bird against the gloomy sky BG. I like the subject placement too, but would probably still add a tiny bit of canvas up there.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much for the kind words.

[Dave Barnes]

I remember the morning well Stu. Great light for a very short period but well worth the time.