Glossy Ibus

Gallery: AvianPosted June 6, 2010146 views15 comments

Canon 7D With EF 500mm F4 and 1.4 tc
1/1000 sec, F 6.3, ISO 400. From the safety of my truck using Bean Bag

Well this morning I drew a blank at many of my typical spots so I decided to risk getting shot at by Long Island's very own hillbilly family. To describe this unique family they are land rich and culture poor. Mom starts downing her beers at 7 am sharp and is proud that one of her boys made it to the big house (Prison).

This all said they do manage to collect a beautiful array of birds.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Benjamin DeHaven on June 6, 2010 at 10:24 PM

Very nice shot, I always have trouble with the glossy ibis, never can seem to get any detail. They find a way to always put themselves between me and the sun. Great detail on yours...

Registered on May 31, 2010, 26 Posts, 53 Comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on June 6, 2010 at 10:30 PM

Hi Michael,
Didn't realize these birds went that far north. Definetly a beautifully colored bird. I like the pose you captured on this one. I find the light a bit harsh with some bright highlights. You also have a pronounced halo running along the breast which can be minimized with careful processing.
Thanks for posting,
Ronnie G.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 6, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Wow, love the quality of the light and the intense colors that ensued. Wouldn't change a thing, except maybe the spelling, Ibis.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on June 6, 2010 at 11:56 PM

excellent pose and eye contact, Mike. intense colors too.

it's 5 o'clock somewhere...

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Comment posted by Dennis Binda on June 7, 2010 at 2:12 AM

great pose Michael, I too wait for a bird to make that step, looks great

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 7, 2010 at 7:35 AM

Nice detail and gloss Michael. Like the raised foot.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on June 7, 2010 at 11:19 AM

Michael,
I really like the pose with the raised foot, the wing iridescence and the color of the bird that matchs with the background. Great work.

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Comment posted by Satie Sharma on June 7, 2010 at 12:56 PM

Very nice shot, Michael. I like the light, pose and detail in the bird. The setting is great too.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on June 7, 2010 at 2:31 PM

Very nice shot, with perfect light.

D&L

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 7, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Great job getting the light just right on this, Michael. Beautiful colors and a very sharp image.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 7, 2010 at 9:00 PM

Killer light and nice pose with the raised foot

- Luke

P.S.

so I decided to risk getting shot at by Long Island's very own hillbilly family.

is NO exaggeration!! These people are one-of-a-kind

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on June 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM

The Long Island Hillbilly Family

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on June 8, 2010 at 12:09 AM

Nicely captured, Michael. I like the way all of the colors in the photo work so well together. The pose and eye contact are great too.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on June 8, 2010 at 7:44 PM

Wow. What a treat it must have been to spot this ibis. Well done Michael.

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Comment posted by Joe Vincent on June 8, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Kuu kuu kuu - lovely shot Mike!

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