IObis At Sunset

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Taken at Wakodahatchee last week as the sun was beginning to go down. The light was golden and the ibis were in their breeding colors with the bright red beak and feet.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 500
1/600. F6.8
hand held

All comments are very much appreciated/ Thanks.

[Maxis Gamez]

Oh Judy,

This is sooooo gorgeous. The light is terrific and you captured this image just in time! Excellent exposure control and details.

[Gayle Clement]

The light is just amazing. I love the feather detail. A beautiful bird, expertly captured.

[Mike McCarthy]

Nice capture Judy. Wonderful pose and feather details. Well done. Looking a bit dark...but probably just my eyes or monitor. These birds are cool. I have an island near my folks house that has both white and glossy ibis...by the hundreds. Quite a sight to see the whole flock take to the air at once when the hawks come around.

[James Salywoda]

WOW!!!! Awesome capture Judy I love the pose captured in sweet light..

[Rich Ikerd]

Beautiful light Judy. Shame the head isn't turned just a tad more toward you (but then I guess the poor ibis has to be looking where he's going and not posing for you.). :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light and details. It could go a bit brighter for my taste and there is a sharpening halo around the dark feathers at the top.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Judi I love this image, the warm colors work very good in this one. Great job.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Sweet image of a beautiful species:D

[Harold Davis]

very nice, judy!! love the light.