Take offfff..........

Glossy Ibis...........This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia,Glossy Ibis feed in very shallow water and nest in freshwater or brackish wetlands with tall dense stands of emergent vegetation such as reeds, papyrus or rushes) and low trees or bushes.................


here are the exif....

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Date/Time 02/02/13 8:57:30 PM
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
Focal Length 700.0mm

Perfect capture of the take off pose. Splashed add motion. I think it is level, but my eye wants to see a bit of ccw rotation, as the background looks off. Cloning done on the right side?? Underwing could be lightened. If the bird was slightly angled toward you, it would have been stronger. Hope that you post some more!

Agree with Grace's criticisms. Pretty subject and setting.

Nice take-off pose and clean setting. I like the water trailing off the feet. I too see what may be processing artefatcs at right, and yes to a tad of CCW rotation even if it is just an illusion.

Thanks Every one for your views and reply's ............