American White Ibis... Almost There

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image in December at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida.

Nikon D7000, Nikon 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF shot at 300mm, 1/2500, F/8, ISO 450, HH

[stuart wanuck]

nicely done great action and nice exposure

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Very nice exposure, timing and light, Joe. Like the wispy clouds - adds character to the bg. Awesome pose. The bird is in the center of the frame. If you have more of the perch below, and if it isn't too distracting, I'd add to the bottom and crop from the top. TFS

[gail bisson]

This is much nicer than the thumbnail led me to believe.
I really like the wispy clouds in the BG and the landing pose.
The IQ is very good. Exposure is spot on.
I like your comp but could see taking a bit off the RHS and the bottom. ( complete opposite of Sid's thoughts). I like the wispy clouds so would keep them in. Comp is such a personal thing anyway...
Gail

[Joseph Przybyla]

Stuart and Sidarth, thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.

Sidarth I looked at the original, the tree branches below the crop line are distracting and disjointed.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice perch, landing pose and IQ. I would put the bird more up towards the RH corner.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Stuart and Sidarth, thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.

Sidarth I looked at the original, the tree branches below the crop line are distracting and disjointed.

Thanks for checking Joe. In that case I'll change my tune and sing the one Gail and Karl are singing :)

[Joseph Przybyla]

To all those who viewed my image and offered suggestions to improve it, here is what I came up with. I kept the wispy clouds, moved the bird slightly to the right, and cropped some off the bottom.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Love the repost!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Joseph, well exposed on the whites, and I do like the landing pose and that the ibis hasnt yet touched down. Before I saw your repost on the comp, that is exactly how I saw it.

[Bill Dix]

Wonderful image: great action, exposure. Repost rocks.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image with beautiful landing pose, nice perch and sky with clouds.

Regards,
Satish.