Motif: White Ibis descending

Posted by Fero on Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:28 pm

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I made this image during my lunch stop at Lovers Key Park on the way to Little Estero Lagoon, Fort Myers Beach. It is on the right side of the road just before you cross last bridge, if I remember. I was trying to get some flyight shots of resident Ospreys, which were mating, while this White Ibis was flying nearby. Quickly pointed my lens and grabed 3 shots. This is the last one and as sharp as I never seen before - may be side-lighting helped?

The light is a bit harsh and the shadow on the neck is a bit distracting but I like the position of the bird and the light coming through the wings.

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by Bill Whala on Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:54 pm

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Sharpness and detail are astounding!! This is excellent in every way.

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by Dan Barthel on Mon Jan 19, 2004 1:02 pm

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Love the backlight thru the wings.

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by Jim Neely on Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:27 pm

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Well done flight shot.

Nice detail and lighting.

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by Alan Murphy on Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:11 pm

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Love the transparant wings. Great shot.

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by Neil Solomon on Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:39 pm

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The backlighting on the wings really makes this a nice image. I think the curve of the shadow on the neck actually adds to the image and I love the blue of the sky.

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by Jill on Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:37 pm

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Fero, Marvelous flight shot ... unique position and glorious wings!!! You should come to Florida more often!!

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by Chip Estabrooks on Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:39 pm

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Great shot! I'm glad he kept his head out of the shadow.
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by AlexC on Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:08 pm

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Sacred bird with alabaster wings!!!
Exposure and detail are on the money!!!
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:36 pm

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This is beautiful for midday light. Well done.

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by Alan Melle on Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:25 am

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A beauty! THe translucent wings make this one for me.

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by Laura Stiefel on Tue Jan 20, 2004 9:21 pm

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I think this is excellent. The shadow on the neck barely stands out unless your looking for something to nit. Like the others, I love the translucent wings.

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