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Glossy Ibis
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Glossy Ibis

by Ronnie Gaubert

Gallery: AvianPosted June 9, 2010228 views16 comments
A not so common bird at the rookery. The White-faced ibis is much more the common species. From truck window on bean bag. Taken in late afternoon light.
Taken in a South Louisiana swamp about 25 miles East of Baton Rouge.

Model NIKON D200
Flash Used No
Focal Length Nikon 500mm VR
Exposure Time 1/350 sec
Aperture f/4
ISO Equivalent 280
Exposure Bias -1/3
White Balance - Manual Sunlight
Metering Mode matrix
Raw
Exposure Program aperture priority

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by Philip Haffley on June 9, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Wonderfull :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 10, 2008, 265 Posts, 317 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on June 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM
hands down, the best glossy ibis shot I've seen. wonderful pose, particularly with the postion of the legs and the turned head. wonderful soft light and great iridescence, excellent comp, nice bg and detail. this is a real treat, Ronnie. :toast:
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 9, 2010 at 4:11 PM
It's nice to see this bird on such a nice perch as I am used to seeing them on compost piles or in the water. I jus twish for a touch more room on the left side.

- Luke
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on June 9, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Perfect headturn and exceptional clarity.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lotito on June 9, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Super! :toast:
Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments
Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on June 9, 2010 at 4:54 PM
You're killing me Ronnie! This is absolutely gorgeous! Excellent composition and colors. The details are wonderful. Two thumbs up! :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments
Comment posted by David Chauvin on June 9, 2010 at 5:22 PM
You nailed this one, BB! :cool: The soft, even light brought out every ounce of color and detail. This one even took direction well giving you the interesting leg and head positions. :wink:

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 9, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Fine shot, Ronnie! I've never had any success with these - waiting for my first decent image of either the glossy or white faced. Nice work, Big Cajun buddy!
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 10, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Beautiful detail in the Ibis, Ronnie, and your dof is perfect. I really like the hint of curves in the oof vegetation. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on June 10, 2010 at 1:47 AM
Wonderful colours and hues on the bird, and exceptionally sharp. If only the oof bluish area in the upper left corner had been cloned out........
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on June 10, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Beautiful Glossy Ibis with great color ,light and detail. These guys come in to my local rookery but not till sundown and in flocks. It's hard to get a decent shot. I would love this one. :toast:
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 10, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Beautiful image quality Ronnie

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on June 10, 2010 at 12:46 PM
A stunning shot, the detail and sharpness on the larger image is impressive, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on June 11, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Wow, the detail really jumps off the screen, Ronnie! Super capture. :smile:
Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on June 12, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Ronnie,

See Rich's comment about this being the shot of the week. Gets my vote. Nough said. You're still killing me Ronnie. :eek:
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 13, 2010 at 12:48 AM
I'm rather late to comment but just had to say "something" after I opened this one, just to good to let it pass.
Absolutely stunning. This is how I want my photos to look, you really set the bar high with this beauty. :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments