Sacred Ibis

[Stu Bowie]

Going through some old files from the end of last year. This was taken at a birding spot in Cape Town during my summer holidays. This guy looks pretty scruffy, but I thought I would share him with you. The orange in the water is a colour reflection from buildings on the other side of the water.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 220mm
1/1600
F/8
ISO 400

Exp Comp 0
Hand Held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the angle, light and the BG is quite interesting, too. I only wish for a slightly better wing position and would crop it a bit wider.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the orange intermixed with the blue (thanks for explaining where the orange comes from). I do wish the far wing did not have the neck and head shadow on it though. I agree a slightly wider crop would work well.

[Morkel Erasmus]

you exposed him nicely mate! like the orange and blue mix too, and agree some more space would suit this fellow.

[Dave Barnes]

Not an easy bird to expose well and you have nice detail in the white and black areas.
I am also in favour of a wider crop with a bit more added below.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a lot for the feedback guys. Much appreciated.