African Sacred Ibis - Juvie

[Stu Bowie]

When visiting the University of Pretoria's sports grounds, there are a variety of subjects that frequent around one of the dams. I decided to capture this Juvie Ibis, with a back drop of distant grass. Taken early morning.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300mm F/2.8 + 2X TC = 600mm
1/1600
F/7.1
ISO 640

Manual exposure
Hand Held.

[John Mack]

Very nice portrait here. Sweet light and a killer background to boot. Detail is right on. Framing is nice as well.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Perfectomondo Stu! Wouldn't change a feather, there are details everywhere, congratulations.

[Dorian Anderson]

Just about perfect! That soft light really helped you show the plumage perfectly. The view of the face and bill are outstanding!!

[Aditya Sridhar]

Ditto the positives mentioned above! This is a stunner, Stu! TFS

[gail bisson]

Love, love the light with that great BG.
Very nice Stu!
Gail

[Alex Becker]

Great looking BG, light, details, and pose. The beak running diagonal provides a great compositional element. All around a great looking frame. TFS

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Stu ... stunning IQ with the kit !!!

Lovely overall !!! No nits

TFS Andreas

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

[David Salem]

Hey Stu!! Long time no see. Hope you have been well. This looks great and the lighting really makes it special. Details and exposure look spot on. Well done