Ibis

[Alfred Forns]

While doing other shorebirds this guy just came up and pose, couldn't pass him up !!

Canon 1DMk4
500 f4.0 IS 1.4X
f 10 1/800 sec
ISO 400
Manual exp

[David Thomasson]

A+ on that one, Al!! The pose couldn't be better if he were seated in a studio. I especially like the subdued background. I generally like more contrast between subject and background, but not here. Very nice!

[Alfred Forns]

Thanks David Conditions were heavy bright overcast so they sure helped :)

[Harold Davis]

well, this one should be kept as an example of how much detail you can get with the 1.4x TC!! WOW! that looks perfect! almost has an HDR feel to it!

[Lance Peters]

Hi AL - sure wish our Ibis were as good looking :)

Nailed it - IMHO

Was hoping to get out today and get s few shots off - but its storming - so bleak its dark still - Have mad a few modifications to my Nikon 1.4X converter so that it works with my 300-800 zoom AND it auto focuss's - cant wait to see if the IQ is still acceptable.

[Troy Lim]

Still red....was this taken at Alafia too?
The weather did help on the whites. Good job.

[David Thomasson]

Just horsing around with a higher key version ...

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[Alfred Forns]

Looks neat David !!!

This was from DeSoto Troy ! Only got one hour at Alafia, lots of heavy rain all weekend !!!

[Bill Dix]

Hi Al. Wonderful pose and handsome capture. Good sharp detail on forehead and eye, and the f/10 worked to keep the tip of the bill (almost) as sharp. David's repost turns it into a true studio portrait. Love it.

[Bill Dix]

Hi AL - sure wish our Ibis were as good looking :)

Nailed it - IMHO

Was hoping to get out today and get s few shots off - but its storming - so bleak its dark still - Have mad a few modifications to my Nikon 1.4X converter so that it works with my 300-800 zoom AND it auto focuss's - cant wait to see if the IQ is still acceptable.
Lance - curious to know what you did to the 1.4X. I don't know the speed of your 300-800, but curious to know if the 1.4X can be modified to AF with my 80-400 4.5-5.6. Nikon says it isn't compatible.

[Richard Waas]

Really nice shot Al.... I love the BG and the detail is awesome, Congrats!!