Too hot...

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07-17-2008, 07:03 PM
Ramon M. Casares

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Too hot...

Yeap, those who told me that I came in the worst time to Miami to photographs birds.. where preety much right hehehe.. today my idea was to go arround just seeing if I could find some nice spot to take some good pictures, but the moment I found a little group of these guys I couldn't help myself and just started getting some shots, yeap, the light is aweful but it is what I got, after this shot I got attacked by a whole army of ants!!!! My feet are still itching hahaha... Hope you like despite the harsh light! Enjoy!

Canon 20D + sigma 70-200mm 2.8 + 2x TC + Handheld

tv 2000
av 8.0
iso 400 (I was going for some flight shots, that's why hehe)

NOTE: I replaced the eye as the Ibis has the membrane closed while drinking.
07-17-2008, 07:36 PM
Judy Lynn Malloch

Wonderful timing Ramon and excellent composition. I really like the action you captured in this image and the great low angle and eye contact. Beautiful detail and excellent exposure. Very nice work !!! Congrats !!
07-17-2008, 08:19 PM
Daniel Cadieux

Well, you managed the light very well. Love the low angle and the film of water hanging from the throat. If anything I wish the the top of the head in the reflection did not touch the edge of the frame. Maybe a touch of CCW rotation?
07-17-2008, 08:39 PM
Grady Weed

I seem as well to catch them in harsh light. Looks like you did dwell for what you had to cope with. I hope your visit to Florida will improve both weather wise and to capture more images of your favorite birds.
07-17-2008, 08:54 PM
Grace Scalzo

Ramon, Love the water!! You did well with the light. Looking forward to more from your visit to FL.
07-17-2008, 09:59 PM
Steve Canuel

Hi Ramon,
I like the comp, the BG, and of course the cascading water. Good job on the eye surgery as well. I agree with Daniel on the clipped head reflection.
Steve
07-18-2008, 07:37 AM
DustinFinn

Looks like those whites would be tough to control. Nice work with the short lens, gotta be nice to get birds with a 70-200 :)
07-18-2008, 08:09 AM
Axel Hildebrandt

I like the angle and moment captured. You handled the harsh light well and I agree on a bit more room at the bottom.
07-18-2008, 10:34 AM
Steve Maxson

I think it's all been said, Ramon. The water falling from the head makes this one special. A little more room at the bottom would make it even better. Well done.
07-18-2008, 11:31 AM
Ramon M. Casares

Quote:

Originally Posted by DustinFinn

Looks like those whites would be tough to control. Nice work with the short lens, gotta be nice to get birds with a 70-200 :)

Dustin, If I tell you that that, with a 2x TC is actually my long lens :o, what would you say!? :)

Thank you all very much for all your comments!!!