Ibis

[Adams Serra]

This Ibis in breeding colors was also showing this large pouch under its bill.

MKIII
F 5.6
1/1250
Iso 400
600 x 1.4tc

All comments are appreciated

[Phil Ertel]

I like this. Exposure looks good to me with details in the whites. Nice low angle. The pose is killer. Really nice that you got the image with the pouch being displayed. This makes the image for me. Only comment would be the shadow on the left wing. However the shadow isn't so dark to be a negative to me. Well done.

[Bill McCrystyn]

Nice image Adams. The exposure is very well managed. Maybe a little bright on the neck. Late light is good but not as soft as you always think it will be. The slight shadow tells us what time of day it was and in no way detracts from the bird in my opinion. If it were mine I think I would sharpen up those legs a little more with smart sharpen "lens blur" and knock down the bright yellow OOF with brightness an or selective color balance or H/S. You have a nice shot here of a very interesting bird.

[Fabs Forns]

Excellent pose and a very hormonal face :)
I feel it needs more grounding at the bottom, since it is OOF, maybe you can just extend it. I don't have a problem with the shadow but could tone down the highlights.
Thanks for sharing!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I also wish for a little more room below, easy to add I s'pose. :) Congrats on nailing this wonderful species and that bag under the bill adds interest.

[Mike Milicia]

Great pose and excellent exposure !
I like the touch of habitat in the BG but do wish for a bit more room at the bottom.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautifully captured Adam and excellent exposure and pose. My only wish would be for a tad more canvas on the bottom. Congratulations on a fine image.

[Adams Serra]

Thank you all for the comments. I do agree that more room at the bottom would be nice.