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Glossy Ibis


Glossy Ibis
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-10 10:06
Viewed: 765
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae.

This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Atlantic and Caribbean region of the Americas. It is thought to have originated in the Old World and spread naturally from Africa to northern South America in the 19th century. This species is migratory; most European birds winter in Africa, and in North America birds from north of the Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season.

The Glossy Ibis nests colonially in trees, often with herons. It is also gregarious when feeding in marshy wetlands; it predates on fish, frogs and other water creatures, as well as occasionally on insects.

This species is 55-65 cm long with an 88-105 cm wingspan. Breeding adults have reddish-brown bodies and shiny bottle-green wings. Non-breeders and juveniles have duller bodies. This species has a brownish bill, dark facial skin bordered above and below in blue-gray (non-breeding) to cobalt blue (breeding), and red-brown legs. Unlike herons, ibises fly with necks outstretched, and often flocks fly in lines.

Sounds made by this rather quiet ibis include a variety of croaks and grunts, including a hoarse grrrr made when breeding.

The Glossy Ibis is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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Hi Peter
It's a nice Photo nice colours and nice bird
Continue
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Cyber-Rayder

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-04-10 10:37]

Hi Peter

A lovel shot - good composition and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.

James

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2008-04-10 10:46]

Hi Peter. You have found one more bird i have never seen. I do like the feathers on this one. It has the right name. You have used the light so well to get the sine. with good detail and colours, well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Popye Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 27] (158)
  • [2008-04-10 11:40]

Peter,
Great shot of this Ibis, and a very well Exposed image too.
Such a lovely bird with so many different colours, depending on which way the sun shines on the feathers.
Well done.
TFS
Jan

Hallo Peter,
Goeie DOF.
Heel moeilijk om deze glanzende zwarten te fotograferen laat staan dit te doen in hard zonlicht. Toch detaillering desondanks.
Een Blijdorpbewoner?
Bedankt
Annick

Hallo Peter,

Mooie kleuren en de Ibis staat er goed op, jammer genoeg iets van boven af anders was hij nog mooier geweest.

groet Gert

Hello Peter fine shot I like how the light caught the sheen on its feathers giving some superb colours good focus on the head and beak. TFS rgds Necip.

Hi My friend Peter,
Superb shot of this Glossy Ibis! TFS and Regards,
Bayram

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 0 N: 403] (1393)
  • [2008-04-10 16:46]

Hi Peter
Very nice capture with good glossy color tones in the feathers
Fine detail and sharpness
tfs jon

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-04-10 17:03]

Hi Peter,

I'm not feeling well so this will be short. Just want to say this wading glossy Ibis is wonderful with its irridescent plummage.

Jane

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 207 W: 0 N: 605] (2855)
  • [2008-04-10 18:51]

Hi Peter,
Wow, great picture, you've managed so well all the dark colours on the ibis.
Beautiful light giving good details in the plumage.
Well done!

Lise

Hoi Peter,

Not the nicest of birds in my opinion, but the feather details and shing colors in the feathers are wonderful.
Perfect work on sharpness and exposure.
Very good composition aswell.
TFS!!!

Best rgards, Harry

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-04-10 22:02]

Hi Peter,
Excellent shot of this Glossy Ibis and true to its name the sheen on its plumage makes it look beautiful. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours and skillful light and exposure control. I like this attentive posture and the ripples in the water looks fabulous. Excellent top POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-04-11 1:22]

Hi Peter,
I liked the POV and the details on the plumage. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2008-04-11 2:37]

Bonjour Peter,

Superbe oiseau.
Merci et félicitation pour cette capture.
Joseph

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-04-11 3:02]

What lovely plumage this bird has! It's very... glossy! ;-)
Great detail in the feathers, beak and legs.
Decent exposure as well.
Nice composition.
If you had gotten lower down then the POV would have looked more accurate but it's pretty awkward to do that all the time :-)
Good composition too.
Well done Peter!

Joe

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2008-04-11 4:04]

Hi Peter,
very impressive job on the clarity and lighting here, details are superb and the DOF excellent. Great work, well done.
Paul

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-04-11 4:38]

Hello Peter, Nice shot against dark bird.
Good composition and nice lighting. Good view. TFS Ganesh

Hi Peter,

Just excellent capture of Glossy Ibis. Nice composition, colours and sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

Hi,
Just marking your post for now...will be back presently.
Goldy

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2008-04-14 9:08]

hello peter
good capture of this rare and important species
i like composition, POV, colours, sharpness and informative note
TFS
regards
izler

Hello Peter,
this is another great capture from you. I like this species very much. They have very beautiful shiny coloration. I try to capture them nowadays. You capture it with great sharp details and composition. Its head colors and pattern different from ones I saw here. Thanks for sharing this beauty. best wishes
Ahmet

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-04-16 9:28]

Hello Peter,
I've missed this superb capture of the Glossy Ibis in a typical environment! I like its pose here and the light is just right to bring out the fabulous colours of the plumage. I like the sharp profile of the head too with the speckled feathers. Well done!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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