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EOS R RF 24-105 F4 @105 1/1300 f5 ISO 640

While testing the new firmware (1.4) and RF lens, wanted to check out the advertised AF improvements. As the ibis returned to the only roost close enough for this lens, the wind was headed right into the setting sun (and my face) from my position on the boardwalk (not ideal, to say the least). So, I hoped for a few well lit turns as they positioned to land into the wind. The acquisition and tracking seemed much better and the EVF lag while tracking in AI servo was virtually gone. Once again, this is a large crop and IQ will suffer some. AF seems much improved but won't know for sure till I use my birding (telephoto) lenses. That's 4 firmware updates in one year from Canon. That and the RF lens roadmap ( and superb quality so far) says even Canon is all in on mirrorless.

I like the low light, and especially the cloud. A bit steep, but in this case I like the effect as the ibis glides down. Maybe a touch tight at the top of the frame for my personal taste. Glad to see the firmwares at least seem to improve things.

The clouds are nice here. Image quality looks pretty good for the large crop. Like the positioning of the landing gear. More of a head turn towards you would have been nice.

This is a tough shooting angle from which to achieve meaningful eye contact, but you do offer a fun look at those gangly legs. Bigger problem is the bird isn't well lit and the clouds are distraction. There aren't enough of them to really bring the image together.