Australian White Ibis in the rain

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Carrying nest material. 75% of orig.
30D, 300/4 +1.4x, HH, ISO250, f/7.1, 1/250th, -2/3

[David Roach]

That is a cool Ibis I'd like to see one day! I think you did a good job with exposure. Even though you may have given up a small amount of the whites on the far wing, you did great with the head of this beauty.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Nicely done for such a B&W contrast. Very interesting bird.
What are the red patches, plumage or skin?

[Brian Barcelos]

Akos, Nice all around. I really like the exposed patches of skin under the wings. I would try a little selective sharpening of the head. Very interesting subject.
Brian

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thank you for the kind words!

Ilija, the red underwing patches are only apparent during the breeding season.