Ibis - (enlarge)

While at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary a few years back, we were at

the end of our day there. I was sitting on a stump, tying my

shoelaces when I spotted this Ibis coming round a picnic table right

in front of me. Unfortunately I was not able to get to the ground

without scaring him...kind of lost his feet with the POV I had, but still

wanted the shot! I think they are fascinating birds!

Beautiful light, detail and composure, well captured.

Nice shot of this Ibis.  We have them in Texas.

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful image with beautiful details. & controlled lighting.  Take care, Patsy

Great capture, love the fine detail and natural colours. Best regards Ken.

Fascinating and beautiful in their own way Gail. The details are nice and clear and I can understand about his lack of feet, at least you got the rest of him and what you did get came out great.

Best Always, Holger

It's a wonderful close up shot with great sharpness and detail. It might be worth trying to get rid of that dark upper timber that tends to draw the eye. But I am probably being overly fussy! 

Very well done Gail! 

Alf 

Hi Alf,

I agree with you re the dark area in the upper left. It is part of the Picnic bench leg and something that another guest had leaned up against it. I tried using the 'content aware' tool to see if I could have any luck that way; cropping was not an answer if I wanted to show the whole bird, (I don't have really any decent bird captures); cloning just frustrated me. I will play with it some more when I have more time....there has to be a solution. If you think of anything, sure would appreciate a 'nod in the right direction'. Always appreciate your feedback :)

Funny, at least I did not cut off part of the bird's head :).  By the time I took this shot I was really tired, my shoes were rubbing a blister on a toe, and it was so Humid I was ready to throw something :0 - but I refrained. So, I guess all said and done, I did okay restraining myself and captured what I could!! Thanks so much for stopping by - always good to hear from you my friend!

sincere thanks each one for your thoughts shared. I appreciate the time taken to drop by. :) Gail