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Copyright: Scott Evers (scottevers7) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2631 W: 3 N: 3933] (12259)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-15
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon 70-200 f2.8 L IS + EF 1.4X II, B+W UV MRC
Exposure: f/16, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Ibis (family Threskiornithidae), 5 favs. and up - PART 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-17 14:37
Viewed: 1253
Favorites: 5 [view]
Points: 82
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Greetings everyone. Still on my trip to Florida, but found a beach front internet cafe to get my TrekNature fix. Working off my laptop, so I hope this looks OK. This is a photo I shot at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. If you are ever in South Florida, this is a must visit place if you are into nature photography.


Thee J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico. The refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. It is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations. J. N. "Ding" Darling is one of over 540 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The bird is a "White Ibis"

Range: North and South America, West Indies
Habitat: Marshes, mangroves, lakes, lagoons, swamps
Conservation Status: Not listed by IUCN
Scientific Name: Eudocimus albus


This sociable wading bird is quite common in many parts of its range. It roosts and feeds in flocks, and nests in large colonies, often with birds of other species.

White ibises spend most of their day foraging in shallow water for crabs, crayfish, insects, snails, frogs, snakes, and small fish. They find their prey by wading slowly and probing the mud and water carefully with their long, curved bill.

The birds build their nests in low trees and thickets, from two to 15 feet off the ground. Both male and female cooperate in building the nest, which is usually a platform of sticks, grass, or reeds. The female lays two to three eggs, which hatch after three weeks.

Young white ibises are dark brown with a white belly and rump. Their parents feed them by regurgitating food from their stomachs. They start making short flights after four or five weeks, and by seven weeks are old enough to begin foraging with the colony.
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Glad to see you back in action :-)
The picture looks great. I like the dark water and the ripple effect of the water created by the ibis beak.
Excellent picture.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-11-17 14:56]

Hi Scott!
Very good shot! Colors,composition and POV are wonderful.I appreciate your effort to reach TN:) and TFS

It's amazing Scott!

The water looks like velvet and the ripples are incredible.

Beautiful sharp details on the ibis, with good colors, and nice pose.

Your timing was perfect.

Well done and thank you.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5943] (17794)
  • [2005-11-17 16:22]

Scott, good to know you think of us while on holiday! I love the contrasts, white feathers against the dark blue waters. AND the orange beak. Good shot, especially with the ripples. Well done.
Enjoy the rest of your trip...

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 958 W: 5 N: 2373] (8876)
  • [2005-11-17 16:31]

Hello Scott, amazing shot; sharpness, colors, light, composition, everything is good! TFS:)

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1648 W: 79 N: 1438] (4742)
  • [2005-11-17 16:57]

Hi Scott,

Great shot. Well composed and exposed. I just love the wrinkles in the water and the reflection. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Outstanding shot, Scott! Incredible colors, superb contrast. I would say that just the water wavelets are worth the picture. The white Ibis in the middle is superb too, although I prefer the neck and bill than the whole animal. Have you thought of cropping it and off-center the head? (see ws)

Scott,
This picture belongs in a Natinal Geographic Magazine. The ripples are unbelievable and the sharpness is dead-on. the dark blue of the water is mystifying and rich, I cannot believe the the contrasts of the face of the White Ibis and the water. Good capture of him dipping for some food. You handled the whites well, so well in fact that you captured the gray colors on him too. I'm glad you got to go to Florida, I knew you'd get some great shots. This one is a masterpiece.
Thanks for sharing it.
Scott

Hi Scott,
Superb photo! everything is done skillfuly. My complements!
Skye

Now this is good expsoure, nice detail in the whites, well done.

Greg

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 969 W: 57 N: 1662] (5072)
  • [2005-11-17 20:59]

Wow, Scott! Beautiful shot. I like Ibises a lot. Some years ago I also did a photo-safari on Florida swamps photographing ibises. It was in pre-digital era, unfortunately. But hopefully I'll do another one next May :-)

Anyway, beautiful contrast, great exposure and fantastic pattern of the water surface.
Best greetings!
Michal

Beautiful Ibis with excellent reflections on the dark water. Well done.
Cecilia

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2005-11-17 23:05]

Superbe contraste entre l'oiseau et l'eau. Les couleurs et l'éclairage sont excellents.

Merci pour l'envoie et félicitation pour la netteté.

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 17 N: 499] (3249)
  • [2005-11-18 1:16]

wonderful shot scott...
I love the composition...
light, colors... everything...
just perfect...
well done...

Hi Scott, this is a great catch.
The exposure and details are spot on.
I love the reflections and the lovley colours.
Excellent work.

Hi Scott:

stunning picture... , very well compose, great movement shot... amazing DOF andcolors...

regards
Alejandro

Excellent exposure capturing the true colors of this placid moment. Paul :)

Hi Scott,
Early frosty morning, got to leave a bit earlier.
Got time to say this is well worth a big green smiley.
Thanks for posting, have a great weekend.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2005-11-18 2:43]

Wow, Scott. A superb capture. The color contrast between the white ibis and the dark blue water is stunning. The orange-red beak adds a strong focal point. Sharp details and classic composition. Perfect exposure. The drops of water and the ripples add interesting patterns to the scene. Well done and TFS. : )

This is lovely. Love the textures and contrasts. Great shot, Scott.

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  • sway Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 316 W: 88 N: 308] (1212)
  • [2005-11-18 4:02]

HI Scott.
Great shot.
I love the ripples in the fantastic dark blue water.
Great composition.
Nice work
:)

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2005-11-18 5:47]

Wooooow ! What a beautiful and interesting Ibis that you have nicely captured ! The dark blue and ripples are nice bonus. I also appreciate the complementary note... Congratulations Scott and thanks for sharing.

I love the ripples. One of my daughters live in Florida.... the park sounds great!

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-11-18 10:38]

Hey, man, this is extremely beautiful. Congratulations, Scott.

Excellent pov and contrast.

The ripple-effect is very beautiful too.

The whole shot has a strong visual impact and artistic touch.

A perfect job.

Scott, this is an excellent Picture. Great colours, excellent sharpness and POV. A very nice composition. Well done. Thanks for posting. Have a nice weekend.

Hi Scott

Wow, this is an excellent shot. Very well composed. Good use of light. Sharp, clear details and great exposure. Well done. Thanks.

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-11-19 8:49]

Hi Scott
What a stunner ! The title's perfect.
I really like the position of the ibis, his reflection, the droplets coming off his beak and of course the ripples.
Well done.
Regards Toni

Very nice on all counts Scott. Excellent exposure, detail, DOF and I really like the deep blue cast seen in the water...It must've tough trying to process this on a laptop! Thank you my friend.

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-11-19 22:36]

The orange-blue colour contrast and the ripples of blue make this shot really stunning!
Regards,
Gabi

Great capture Scott! This bird is beautiful. Your composition is nice with the reflection in the water. You did a good job with the whites. You are lucky to be at Ding Darling NWR. I've been there once and it's a wonderful place. Enjoy your stay!

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 787 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2005-11-20 6:19]

Hi Scott,
excellent shot. Beautiful colours and light. I like the reflections. Here everything is ok. Very well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2052 W: 315 N: 4301] (14719)
  • [2005-11-21 21:31]

Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Capacity of evocation in me: strong.
Strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much Scott.

Hi Scott,
why have I missed this wonderful shot.
Wow, I like it - this wonderful white bird against the dark blue water. And he made so pretty "rings" around him - sorry, I don't know how to discribe it in englisch ;-)
Excellent work, TFS, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Scott,
This is a superb picture!
Perfect composition and perfect exposure,
excellent contrast and sharpness,
beautiful colours.
Very good job!

There no words to say ... just fantastic.

I like the contrast between teh rich blue water and the white Ibis. So many ripples makes this shot magical. Excellent sharpness details and colours. Congratulations. TFS

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 774 W: 6 N: 1107] (3183)
  • [2006-01-01 18:33]

Hi Scott,
Excellent capture of this Beautiful Ibis:)
Great sharpness,colors,focus,note,reflection and POV.TFS
Cheers and Have a Great Year,
CT

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2951 W: 366 N: 3779] (11763)
  • [2006-01-04 11:48]

Hi Scott great composition and a wonderful moment - the reflection and the ripples are great. The colours are good and it's another very tough one on exposure and I htink you did very well there. Well done.

excelent photo. Dark water and white ibis is fantastic contrast.
Marjan

Hi Scott, this one is just perfect in every way. You name it, you aced it. Beautiful and straight into my favourites. Thank you :)

Great shot and excellent capture !!

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