Glossy Ibis

[Stu Bowie]

Im not sure what the surface is, but further down in the water course, it is covered in duckweed. I believe it could be a weed that has spread wildly. The late afternoon light has brought out the colours of the Ibis nicely. I left the weed on the leg as is. Taken at a birding spot in Cape Town during December.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/1600
F/6.3
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the feeding behavior, iridescence and eye contact and might crop it a bit tighter.

[Tony Whitehead]

Looks like a thick mat of filamentous algae, Stuart. Makes a good BG as the ibis really stands out well against it. Bird looks nice and sharp and feeding moment well captured.

[Stu Bowie]

Axel, Tony, thanks a stack for your much appreciated comments.

Tony, Thanks for your informative feedback on the algae.

[Arthur Morris]

With the off-angled light, you did a good job of getting the face well lit. For me, sidelight with this image negates the quality of the light as it increases contrast....

[Vida van der Walt]

Stu, I really like how you captured the iridescence of the feathers. Lovely image and the bird looks great against the bg of yellow algae.:)

[Stu Bowie]

Artie, Vida, thanks a stack for your feedback. Much appreciated.

[Chris Kotze]

Super colours and comp. Lovely head detail

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks Chris.