Flashing Ibis

[Brian Wong]

EOS 40D, 500/4
1/2500, f/6.3, ISO 1600, handheld on James' boat, manual exposure

Flashing Ibis

Photographed March while on Jim Neiger's and James Shadle's BAA approved "Best of Florida" workshop.

I like the quick golden flash of iridescent colors & patterns, reflecting from the sunset.

Thank you for looking, and your suggestions are appreciated.

[Harold Davis]

i like the head angle and the light is fantastic!! i see some noise in the shaded area under the wing. looks like you could have lowered your ISO a little without sacrificing enough shutter speed not to get a sharp image. i might would add a little more contrast for a little more punch, too. love the placement in the frame.

[Robert O'Toole]

Nice colors and timing Brian. For people not familiar with these guys, they like to fly on afterburners (they fly really fast).

Agree with Harold's points.

2500 @ 6.3 @ 1600 ISO in full sun . Wow. I think I know where you picked up those settings!

Robert

[Alfred Forns]

Agree with Previous and love that bg !!!! Proud of you Brian !!!

[DanWalters]

Nice flight shot. Really like the details in the bird and the colors are very nice.

[Dave Phillips]

the few "little" nits aside, this is a beautiful image IMO.
The spread tail is a very nice touch

[Fabs Forns]

Wow, Brian, you nailed the bird! Only wish for the other wing to be extended.

[Linda Robbins]

I agree with you Brian - I just love those iridescent colors and plumage patterns on the underwing areas. Nice capture of this fast flier, and lovely light. Wish for a slightly better head angle or the bird flying a tad more toward you, but lovely image all the same.

[Michel Bordeleau]

That's a very nice picture Brian. Very artistic, in fact, it looks like an Audubon artwork.

[Freddy Franzella]

Some nice detail here!