These guys are fairly common, and I normally dont take the shots. In this, I quite liked the flight pose, so decided to process and post it. Taken early morning at my local pond in Pretoria. The BG is water.
Pretty much full frame.
Canon 1D Mark IV
100-400 @ 400mm
1/2000
F/7.1
ISO 800
Very nice Stuart. It might be a common species for you but its a new one for me and its very unique. Looks like something that the Egyptians used on their hieroglyphics.
The exposure looks great and the detail in the whites looks very nice. I love the black trim on the feathers and the pose and catch light round off a great capture.
A visually striking image with the blacks and whites like this. Beautiful blue BG to set the subject off (I may consider extending that blue all the way to the top). Very nice!
Excellent details and sharpness in the white, Stuart. The close wing looks great. The head and beak are on the dark side, but probably it is the right colour.
WOW Stuart! This is one of your best images yet.
The IQ and the exposure on the blacks and whites are perfect.
The wing position couldn't be nicer and that catchlight is perfect.
Well done my friend. If this isn't for a competition I agree with Daniel about extending the blue to the top.
Gail
Stuart Sir:
Wonderful exposure on this ibis. Superb flight shot.
Love the way bird pops up against beautiful backdrop,white wings with very border of blacks,shadow of neck on rear wing,nice HA and composition.