Glossy Ibis

Gallery: AvianPosted November 23, 2010159 views18 comments

These birds look a bit like a flying oil slick, all that sheen. They are great subjects in the right light. I like the early morning light here and the BG. I am really liking the fact that I can now shoot at ISO 800 and even ISO 1000 with no real noise issues. Please view the larger image as the detail is much better. Thanks.

Canon 1D Mk. IV
500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC
ISO 800
1/1250s
f/6.3
Manual Exp.
HH
65% of FF
No NR

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 23, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Terrific image. Great position to show off those wing coverts. Lovely color in the clean background to set off this "plain" species.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on November 23, 2010 at 5:32 PM

Pretty oil slick, Ron. Those high ISO's come in handy. Good head detail and I really like that creamy bg.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on November 23, 2010 at 6:29 PM

Hi Ron: Very nice. They are pretty in the right light. Love the little drop of water under the back foot.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 23, 2010 at 7:55 PM

As close to perfect as one can get... love the colors and amazing exposure. That camera is really working for you...

- Luke

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 24, 2010 at 5:39 AM

Super shot Ron - great wing position really highlights the gloss.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on November 24, 2010 at 5:59 AM

I wish I could shoot at ISO 800 with no NR and have no grain. Must be nice. Wonderful photo, Ron.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 24, 2010 at 8:43 AM

A stunning image Ron. Super flight posture and light to show off the plumage and I love the background. I can't recall seeing a better flight shot of the species. Loved your "oil slick" analogy! Your skills and that new camera make for a killer combination.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on November 24, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Perfect in every aspect, Ron. A beauty!

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on November 24, 2010 at 12:38 PM

An excellent capture, the BG colour really sets it off.

Well done.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by Danny Laredo on November 24, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Killer pose and excellent light and BG.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on November 24, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Sweet capture Ron, the balanced colours work well and the wing position is nailed.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Karen Summers on November 24, 2010 at 5:23 PM

lovely detailed shot with a good background

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 24, 2010 at 6:28 PM

Fantastic image Ron, I love the gorgeous iridescence, eye contact, sharpness, details and sweet background. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on November 24, 2010 at 9:26 PM

Well done all around. Love those dangling legs-even they seem to have an lovely iridescence. Background almost echos the colors in the ibis.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 25, 2010 at 8:06 AM

I especially like the complimentary BG & POV.
The combination of glossy colors throughout makes it a beauty Ron!

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Well, I can't but add to the unadulterated praise you have very deservedly received for this shot, Ron. Beautiful. No nits. I've been finding the same pleasant ISO experience with the 1D Mark IV! Nice to see it is working well for you with the BIF shots.

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM

Beautiful flight shot. I really think the background sets off the bird beautifully. The light is excellent.
May

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Nice light and pose!
VERY difficult to catch the sheen on these beautiful ibis!

Sandy

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