Glossy ibis ( Plegadis falcinellus)

I photographed this Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), with its iridescent plumage, in the lagoons of Cagliari with Nikon D 500, Sigma 150-600mm sport, f / 6.3, 1/1250 sec, ISO 250. Thanks for your comments

Another fine shot! Gorgeous bird! You’re getting pretty good at this

I've not seen this variety of ibis before, Giangiorgio. The ones that are plentiful in southeast Florida have entire white feathers and orange legs, but with the same orange beak. You captured this bird's feathers with excellent detail, both sharply and with vivid colors. With its wings spread wide, I suspect it was getting ready to fly. And, finally, the BG is spot on for this photo. - - My best always, michael - - Ciao!

Many thanks, Warren for your visit and I am grateful for the words you expressed, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael , thank you very much for your wonderful comments and your continued support, You're right, the ibis was ready for take off, ciao Giangiorgio

Great capture of the moment, usual technical quality, nice bokeh and wonderful colors! Complimenti, Giangiorgio! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre , I always appreciate your visit, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

a very pleasing shot of this ibis ready to take off into the sky. I like how you captured the beautiful shiny feathers of this bird against the OoF background of the lagoons and of course the strong composition. I would consider cloning out the twigs around the bird's beak and throat, but that's a minor issue (due to my excessive attention to detail). Kind regards, Vincent

Grazie mille Vincent for your appreciation and great commentary of my photo, I will follow your wise advice to clone those twigs around the beak of the ibis, ciao Giangiorgio