African Sacred Ibis

[Stu Bowie]

Another out my archives, taken in Cape Town last December. This is full frame, and I just liked the clarity in this image. Taken from a hide at a local birding spot.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 200mm
1/1000
F/8
ISO 400

Exp Comp 0
Hand Held from a hide

[Doug Brown]

Nice eye contact, and DOF and sharpness are excellent. Black detail is quite good. I wish the wings were in better position, and I would add some canvas in front of the bird.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Stuart, I find this image to be sharp with great details throughout. I wish the wings were in a more upward position so we could see more of the nice under-wing detail. I agree with Doug that a bit more room in front would provide the bird more room to fly into. Thanks for sharing.

[Harshad Barve]

Bit more room in front , rest looks good to me , looks like cousine of Black Headed Ibis we have here
TFS

[Dave Barnes]

Not a clean bird Stu. Well exposed showing a lot of dirt and feather detail.:D
Nice comp.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent Stuart, what an interesting bird with black outline all over! Agree with Doug about WP and adding canvas. well done.

[David Fletcher]

Tack sharp and great IQ Stuart. Very nice. Agree with suggestions made. Nicely done and thanks for sharing this.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much for the feedback. Much appreciated.