ibis pair in flight

[Joel Arrington]

Canon 20D, 1/2500 sec @ f/8.0, ISO 400, aperture prioity, focal length300 mm

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Joel Would be helpful to give the exp comp also As presented the birds have hot spots and you gave as much exp as possible Underside of wing is dark I like the wing position for both but sure wish you could have made the image before Both are flying away from you

You need soft light for capturing these birds With darker you can get away with more like the glossy ibis !!!

[Joel Arrington]

Hi Joel Would be helpful to give the exp comp also As presented the birds have hot spots and you gave as much exp as possible Underside of wing is dark I like the wing position for both but sure wish you could have made the image before Both are flying away from you

You need soft light for capturing these birds With darker you can get away with more like the glossy ibis !!!

You drive three hours, including a ferry crossing, to a wintering center for waterfowl, only just a few are off the water and trading about that day. When a few suddenly appear within range, I have to try 'em regardless of lighting. No waiting to return for overcast days. You know well that we try to make he best of lousy conditions we find, hoping that by some accident exposues will fall within a workable range. Just getting two birds in focus at the same time is a fortunte accident. Plus, some are white, white (swans, ibis, snow geese), some are dark (Canada geese, cormorants, others.) They pop up like quail rising, leaving no time to adjust settings. But I appreciate your advice. I have an idea the ibises can be toned down with levels. If I ever get time, I'll try it.

I have an image of a flight of swans that, as far as I can tell, is not over exposed, but frequently here of late I am unpleasantly surprised. I'll post that one soon.