The Black Ibis

[Kiran Poonacha]

The Black Ibis is found in near waterbodys and near cultivations. Made this Image at Coorg, Karnataka, India.

Spec: 1/800, F 10, -2/3, ISO 400.

Canon 40D + 500mm + 1.4TC

[Randy Stout]

Kiran:

Sharp, well exposed, nice position in frame and HA.

You might consider cleaning the mud(?) off the bill.

I think I would prefer just a tiny bit more room at the bottom of the picture, just personal taste.

Like the spur up on the rear leg.

Thanks for sharing.

Randy

PS: Be sure to include your camera model and lens info, helps in the critiquing! Thanks

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Love the look of this guy! Such long tail end. Our Ibis are not quite like this fellow! I would personally leave the mud, it adds character. I think the spur Randy is referring to may be the rearward pointing toe? Wouldn't have thought Ibises have spurs? Could be wrong.

Great color range and really dig the smooth BG Kiran.

[Brian Barcelos]

Kiran, This one is just beautiful. The red cap and the blue/purple feathers on the wing add so much to this. I too would like a little room on the bottom and on the right. Congrats!
Brian

[Grace Scalzo]

Absolutely wonderful! Love the light, it makes his feathers glow. Love the mud, it shows what he's doing. Your choice of composition echoes the shape of the bird. The striding pose and the great eye make it connect with your viewers. Fine image, I like this alot.

[Dave Leroy]

I think you have really nailed this one. Lovely colours and light and ha looks like a slight turn towards you. Really nice and well done. Dave

[Stu Bowie]

Kiran, the low angle makes this. Amazingly sharp, great HA, and I really like the colours on him. Superb BG, and maybe adding a bit at the bottom wouldnt hurt. I havent seen this variety before, so thanks for sharing.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome lighting and excellent detail and eye contact. I agree about a little more space at the bottom but really love the vibrant color in this capture. Thanks for sharing.

[Dr.Pranay Rao Juvvadi]

Great details on the subject, nice background and lighting. As the others have mentioned, a bit more space below would make this even better. I would not clone the mud on the bill, it shows the bird's behaviour.

Best regards.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Kiran,
I may prefer a bit off the top and added to the bottom.....but still very well exposed and handled as presented.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Thank you all Dear people for you appreciation and encouragement. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to present the beautiful Bird life from my Country and to feast my eyes with all those beauties you present for your Country.

As suggested I am reposting the image with more space at the bottom. Also took of a little from the top to balance off. Hope you like it.

Thanks Again,

Kiran

[Roman Kurywczak]

I like it Kiran! Well done with the suggestions!

[Stephen Earle]

Gorgeous image Kiran. I like the original.

[Bruce Enns]

Truly stunning Kiran! Stunning light, details, sharpness, buttery background, and a beautiful bird...it's all there. I like the crop on repost a wee bit better, but they are both excellent!!

Cheers!
Bruce

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Thank you Kiran for sharing this great species here.

Love the colors and BG in this one, the added room is a plus.