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Australian White Ibis


Australian White Ibis
Photo Information
Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 38 N: 1560] (5019)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-31
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS USM, Scandisk Ultra II 8g
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Port of Brisbane Wetlands [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-02 17:30
Viewed: 552
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
“I greet the morning sun as it rises for a new day
And I feel the warmth of its rays entering my sole.

I feel the breath of wind as I unfurl my wings
What wonders I will see as the new day begins.”

The Australian White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage and black head and neck. The head is featherless and its black bill is long and down-curved. During the breeding season the small patch of skin on the under-surface of the wing changes from dull pink to dark scarlet.

Adult birds have a tuft of cream plumes on the base of the neck. Females differ from males by being slightly smaller, with shorter bills. Young birds are similar to adults, but have the neck covered with black feathers. In flight, flocks of Australian White Ibis form distinctive V-shaped flight patterns.

The Australian White Ibis' range of food includes both terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and human scraps. The most favored foods are crayfish and mussels, which the bird obtains by digging with its long bill. Mussels are opened by hammering them on a hard surface to reveal the soft body inside.

The male Australian White Ibis secures a pairing territory on a branch of a tall tree in order to attract a female. The courtship ceremony involves the male putting on a noisy display, as well as showing aggression towards other males.

When a female arrives, the male attracts her by bowing from his branch. He then offers the female a twig, forging a bond when she grasps it and they begin to preen one another. Once the pair bond is cemented, the birds fly off to build a nest at another location.

Details; Shot Raw converted to Jpeg cropped and re-sized, re-sharpened for posting.

File Name IMG_0006.CR2
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 31/12/2008 5:33:53 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 10.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 500
Lens EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0 mm
Image Size 778x800
Image Quality Jpeg
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Custom
White balance compensation A1 G1
AF Mode One-Shot AF
Picture Style User Defined 1(Neutral)
Sharpness 6
Contrast 2
Saturation 2
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 95.6 KB
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
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By selecting higher shutter speed and aperture values, you hace created an artistic image of this bird, Richard.
Thr light falling on the subject from the rear has given its outstretched wings a fantastic appearance.
Wishing you a Happy New Year,
Ram

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 398 W: 118 N: 1440] (5188)
  • [2009-01-02 18:20]

Hi Rick,
this is an attractive photo and I like the way the light shines through the bird's wings as that glow is something I have seen many times before and have tried to capture but nowhere nearly as well as you have done.The pov is a winner and the details are good as I know how much can be lost to shadows with lighting of this sort,you pulled of a very good image and thank you for sharing it with us.Have a great new year and keep on getting those wildlife shots that show how special life is here on our good old world. Bob

Hello Rick

A wonderful POV for this Ibis as it warms it's wings in the sun.
The detail of the plumage is terrific as we get a translucent view of the feathers.
Nicely composed in the frame.
TFS

Wolf

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  • Tabib Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 5 N: 151] (720)
  • [2009-01-03 0:06]

Hello Rick,

Perfect moment, lighting and posture.
TFS,
/Redzlan/.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2009-01-03 1:52]

Hello Rick,
Nice timing to get this pose of the Australian Ibis as it has landed on the top of the dead branch. Most of all I like the side lighting and the way it shines through the whiter parts of the wings against a fine blue sky. Well composed too.
TFS this delight,
Cheers,
Ivan

hello Richard

My 1st visit to your gallery.

The ibis is a large bird! Shooting against the light, I can see the challenge you faced with the light under the body here, losing a bit of detail especially on the head too.

I am a bit puzzled about your f/10 and ISO500, perhaps it is to avoid hand blur at 1/1000s? Filesize 96kb would result in any compression loss? But I can see you have a good lens of 500mm f/2.8 IS for this shoot, and the result of your capture is well done.

I find the shot so interesting that I woulddo a workshop here to just to see the bird in another way and hope you will not mind. Thank you for sharing this great photo.

Very informative note, I must say.

Greetings from Malaysia.
tfs, bill

hello Richard

a dynamic photo by his pose of the Australian White Ibis,
with fine POV and framing, i love the effect of Contre-jour (againts daylight),
i love the golden light coming on the underparts of his wings, TFS

Asbed

Great photo. Very simple composition, but very effective. You chose the right moment to get a good attitude with the wings slightly open. Can't help wondering wether the branch is going to hold out.
Matt

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  • jpdenk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 5 N: 783] (2061)
  • [2009-01-04 10:38]

Hi Rick,

An excellent composition, I like it with the light glowing through the birds wings.

John

Hi Richard,
I like the very early light from the side, and it's a wonderful pose mf.
Great capture!
Best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
Howard

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 323 W: 75 N: 1002] (3753)
  • [2009-01-07 21:29]

WOW!! Perfect timing Rick. The pose, the backlit wings, the blue sky and the perch all makes this picture a beautiful one.You have done well in freezing the moment.
Thanks for the share,
Smitha.

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