White Ibis Walking

[Blake Shadle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2162868901_b7390dbea6_o.jpg

This was made a few months back while out on Tampa Bay with my dad. The light is a bit harsh, but there's something about the eye and the background that I like. So, I leave it in your hands. What do you think?

Shooting Solution
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 500mm f/4.5
Manual Exposure, 1/2000 @ f/6.3
ISO 400, Lens mounted on "Shadle Slider" :D

Comments welcomed and appreciated!

[David Hemmings]

Blake, the angle, the two tone bg and the ye make this a winner for me!

[Ed Prete]

Very nice indeed Blake. Perhaps clone out the blue in the upper left for a even tone up top? Very nice light on this guy. Keep 'em comin'!

[Rosl Roessner]

I like the simple and strong colours in this image. I agree withe blue spot in the upper left corner. My eyes tend to look up there... and I love to look at the bird!

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

Very good composition, nice soft colors development, especially the white.
I would rather use at least f/8, as the end of the bird is a bit out of focus. Provided the lack of distracting background details, a f/8 wouldn't spoil the impression.

[Mohammed Ahmed]

Hello Blake,
Superb creation. As David mentioned the muted two toned background really enhances the image too. Perfect in my books and thanks for sharing.

Mohammed Ahmed
South West Florida

[Alfred Forns]

Very appealing image Love those tones Agree with suggestions Some I hadn't seen !!!! Big Congrats !!!

[hugh robateau]

Love the background for such stunning shot, Blake.

[Eric Wikander]

Well Done Blake. I also like the split colors on this one. For me the small area of blue sky adds to the photo but that is just me.

[Jody Melanson]

I like it! The colours, look and pose work for me. No nits.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hey Blake,

The composition works very well. This is my type of image with a lot of room. The color and exposure are on the money. The only thing I would do is to clone out the little peace of grass behind the Ibis.

We need to hang out soon!

[Robert La Follette]

Blake,

Maxis had me beat! I too would clone out the little piece of grass behind him. Otherwise, I just love the deep, rich blues and greens to make him stand out.

-robert.

[Glenn Bartley]

Beautiful colors, nice setting and a great BG. Well done!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the low angle and the eye contact!!!