fast flying ibis

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d 300 70-200 mm lens
m 1/2500 @ 5.6

[Subharghya]

This is Perfect in all respect for me ... Brilliant Pose ... Perfectly Frozen ... Xcellent Light ... Many Claps !!

[Doug Brown]

Hi Stuart. Nice sharpness, good eye contact, and excellent wing position. I like the dangling feet; too bad about the bands. I notice a halo around the bird, particularly the lower wing. And I might move the bird to the right of the frame.

[David Fletcher]

This is lovely Stuart. Like the suggestion to move the bird, but for me, I'd move it to the right so there is more room in front.. darn we are a fussy lot! :). See the halos as mentioned on the wing tips. Beautiful all the same, with fabulous detail and light quality.

[Randy Stout]

Stuart:

Very nice wing display, well exposed, sharp. Too bad #7 primary is missing from the top wing.

I have kind of mixed feelings about the light angle. It does show more definition by casting shadows, but I also find the shadows a bit distracting. The head is well illuminated which is a big plus.

As far as comp, I am with David, move the bird to the right. I think that is what Doug really meant too ? :)

Randy

[Morkel Erasmus]

I agree on moving. I would also try to clone out the foot-bands if you're okay with that. lovely pose and exposure!

[Dave Barnes]

Also not mad about the jewellery and would clone it out. I like the detail captured on the wing feathers. I would also add a bit of sats to the bill eye and legs.