Australian White Ibis

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Captured in the heart of Sydney pretty much at an artificial lake. It was late morning in summer, so light was unkind. I was however, rather happy that I appeared to have controlled the blacks and whites relatively well. Cropped to 70% of original and one dust spot (only) cleaned up just above tail.

30D, 300mm f/4L IS USM + 1.4x, HH, ISO200, f/5.6, 1/1000th

Thanks for looking.

[Fabs Forns]

Extremely well exposed, and in no way the harsh light loos detrimental here.Sharp as tack with good down wing position. Wings looks like Mother of Pearl. I may crop tighter for web presentation, although it's perfect for a print.

Thanks for sharing, Akos!

Note: I would include a copyright notice with your name.

[Marina Scarr]

Hey Mate:

We have some of these in Florida which at one time escaped from zoos I believe. Here they are refered to as Sacred Ibis, and I saw my first one last fall near the Everglades.

You absolutely nailed the exposure on this bird. Agree that it is very sharp and the wing position is a big plus with nice details visible. I do agree on a tigher crop.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thanks Fabs and Marina. :)

Sacred Ibis was/is another common name, though the official Australian List that was revised last year uses the Aus.Wht Ibis. I try and keep up with the times. :D

Could you guys do your preferred crop for me so I get a hint for future presentations? Thanks heaps! :)

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hi Akos, love this image in all ways!

Great wing position and I don't find the light harsh neither.

Here's my two cents, hope you don't mind.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Muchas gracias Señor Vindas! No problemo con "repost" y dos pesetas! :p

Thanks mate, I sincerely appreciate all comments postive or constructively negative.

[Simon Bennett]

Excellent capture - I like the wing position, plumage detail revealed in the upper wing, and crisp presentation.

[Steve Canuel]

Great job on nailing the exposure and timing on the wing position. I like Juan's repost with a little taken off the top.

[Stu Bowie]

You certainly nailed the exposure on this one Akos, both whites and blacks. This is same same species we get here, obviously called the african sacred Ibis. Well timed to capture the downward stroke of the wing.

[Brian Wong]

Hi Akos!

Although flying slightly away, I think the nice head turn is what makes this image. I think the position in the repost is better ... or maybe even placing it slightly higher.