Glossy Ibis

Posted by Christoph Belanger on Mon Sep 08, 2003 8:08 am

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This is another image shot on an Arthur Morris/Birds-as-Art IPT at JBWR. This bird flew into the south east corner of the East Pond, and it initially was too far away for me. Since I knew that these birds are very skittish, I made sure I approached slowly and carefully so that the bird would be a bit larger in the frame without scaring it away; I then oriented myself so that the sun was directly behind me (you know, "Point your shadow at the bird!!!"). When the bird started preening I knew that I my approach was successful as I did not make it weary. I then relaxed as well, settled my face into the mud and shot several images. When it finished preening it stretched its wings and the I shot this image. Boy what fun this was.

EOS3, 500f/4LIS, 2XTCII, 25MM of Extension, Walt Anderson Ground Pod, Evaluative metering at +1/3.

Please comment on any aspect of this image. Thanks.

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by Jim Neiger on Mon Sep 08, 2003 8:40 am

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This is a great image of a cool bird! I have spent many hours trying to get an image similar to this, so I know how tough it can be. This is better than anything I have. Way to go!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:22 am

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Lovely image, Christoph. Your low angle makes him even more impressive.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:33 am

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Cool bird, excellent pose and a very nice photo.

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by stevebein on Mon Sep 08, 2003 10:24 am

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I second EJ's comment. Great image, fantastic composition, sharp, etc.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Mon Sep 08, 2003 11:13 am

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(This means perfect in my book)

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by Heather Forcier on Mon Sep 08, 2003 11:34 am

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This is a very cool shot of a bird I'd be happy to get a simple pose shot of! The composition is great, and the exposure is good - while some minor highlights are on the bright side, it netted you the rich colors in its darker plumage - well done! Definitely a shot to be proud of.

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by NDCheryl on Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:36 pm

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I love it. The action and the low angle make this one for me. Thanks for sharing. This was well worth the muck you had to crawl through.

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by Mike Wilson on Mon Sep 08, 2003 1:57 pm

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Oh man, this is a good one. Outstandin' pose.

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by Juan A. Pons on Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:44 pm

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Beatiful glossy ibis shot. I really like the pose. I would have preferred for the legs to be a little sharper, but it's a terrific image!

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by Alan Murphy on Mon Sep 08, 2003 5:18 pm

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Christoph,

I would have a heart attack if I saw this in the view finder. Great shot and great work ethic. I do wish for a little more detail in the darks.

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by Matthew Whitley on Mon Sep 08, 2003 5:38 pm