This was taken towards the end of last year. I remember the morning well, as it was overcast. It was sunrise, and for only a short period of around 10 minutes the sun came out. It produced sweet light against the overcast sky. The BG is that overcast sky. After this, I went home, as the sun didnt come out again.
Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @400mm
1/640
F/8
ISO 800
Superb light and composition Stuart. I love those kind of dark skies when there is intense light in the foreground, like in this case. Fantastic details on the ibis and very good timing. Very well done
I really like the near wing details. Of course the light has a good feel to it. I think the comp or placement in the frame woks well too. It looks a lot like a cross between the Ibis and Wood Stork over here. Thanks for sharing this one.
Super! Love the beautifully lit bird against the gloomy sky BG. I like the subject placement too, but would probably still add a tiny bit of canvas up there.