Ann Brixey
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene a flock of about 40 Juvenile Ibis visited our backyard. I am not sure if it was because their regular feeding places were simply not available to them, but nevertheless I was happy to see them. This photo was taken with my sony a9II and tamron 300mm lens. Settings were 1/1600, f /:8.0 auto ISO 3200
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It is grand that you saw and appreciated this rare moment of wonder and beauty in the aftermath of that hurricane. How did you process the image? There appears to be a halo around the bird. Your crop is excellent and gives the bird room to proceed. He seems to be pecking about looking for something. What could he find to eat there? Did you get any shots of the flock of 40? Posted: 10/08/2024 01:58:55
Thank you Judith, I confess other than cropping and bringing up the exposure a little. I did nothing else to the image. To answer your questions. I did get photos of the flock, but so many were not in focus I have done nothing with them. The flock came around for several days, presumably there were plenty of grubs for them to forage. They left just before Storm Milton and I have not seen them back here since.
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Ann Posted: 10/13/2024 17:37:20
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Ann Posted: 10/13/2024 17:37:20
We get a lot of ibis where I live in South Florida. They are common both in the wetland areas as well as neighborhoods, where they pick bugs out of our lawns.
I didn't see the halo that Judith mentioned but I felt that the dark feathers were should be dodged a bit, to bring out more detail in that area. I also wanted to provide some separation between the bird and the lawn. I brightened up the bird with a mask, then reversed the mask and slightly reduced the luminosity of the background and its saturation. Finally, I made a crude silhouette just to give you the idea. I normally do that in PS where I have more control. Posted: 10/08/2024 12:07:20
I didn't see the halo that Judith mentioned but I felt that the dark feathers were should be dodged a bit, to bring out more detail in that area. I also wanted to provide some separation between the bird and the lawn. I brightened up the bird with a mask, then reversed the mask and slightly reduced the luminosity of the background and its saturation. Finally, I made a crude silhouette just to give you the idea. I normally do that in PS where I have more control. Posted: 10/08/2024 12:07:20
Thank you Mike, I confess other than crop and lighten this image a little I did no other PP. very busy with visitors from the UK and no time. I do like what you have done and now that I have a ittle more time will do a little more practice. I am very much a beginner at photography and post processing and all the help I can get I appreciate.
I think you said you are in Florida too, I hope you were not badly affected by Storm Milton. We were so very lucky here, but the devastation and damage throughout the State is so heartbreaking.
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Posted: 10/13/2024 17:43:23
I think you said you are in Florida too, I hope you were not badly affected by Storm Milton. We were so very lucky here, but the devastation and damage throughout the State is so heartbreaking.
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Posted: 10/13/2024 17:43:23
First, I'm so glad you folks who live in Florida are safe and sound.
I think your crop brings the ibis closer while still leaving enough room for him to move into the frame. I don't do heavy post processing either so it's always interesting to see/hear what others in the group would do. What a nice opportunity to have the flock stop by your house for a visit. I'm sure the wildlife were all drastically effected by the hurricanes and tornadoes also. Posted: 10/13/2024 19:14:24
I think your crop brings the ibis closer while still leaving enough room for him to move into the frame. I don't do heavy post processing either so it's always interesting to see/hear what others in the group would do. What a nice opportunity to have the flock stop by your house for a visit. I'm sure the wildlife were all drastically effected by the hurricanes and tornadoes also. Posted: 10/13/2024 19:14:24
Thank you Pamela it was not a nice experience. we could only sit and wait it out. The Ibis flock have not returned here since the last storm.
I had decided to do very little to this image, possibly as much laziness as preparing for the next storm.
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Ann Posted: 10/16/2024 16:50:58
I had decided to do very little to this image, possibly as much laziness as preparing for the next storm.
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Ann Posted: 10/16/2024 16:50:58
I like the crop and the position of the Ibis in the frame. To me the eye looks sharp and realistic. I agree that the feather detail could be brought out a bit more with some selective brightening.
It must have been reassuring to see that flock after the storm. I hope the habitat on the west coast has not been destroyed. Glad you had no damage in your area. I hae family all along the west Glulf coast and they had very little damage, so we have a lot to be thankful for,. Posted: 10/16/2024 12:56:17
It must have been reassuring to see that flock after the storm. I hope the habitat on the west coast has not been destroyed. Glad you had no damage in your area. I hae family all along the west Glulf coast and they had very little damage, so we have a lot to be thankful for,. Posted: 10/16/2024 12:56:17
Thank you Sharon, I guess as I said to Pamela I did little to this image possibly due to laziness and prep for the next storm.
The flock left my yard the day before the last storm, but I have not seen them around since, not even on the golf course where they usually congregate, Hoping all survived.
I will get to working on this image more, since I did like the edits and suggestions Mike made.
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Ann Posted: 10/16/2024 16:54:00
The flock left my yard the day before the last storm, but I have not seen them around since, not even on the golf course where they usually congregate, Hoping all survived.
I will get to working on this image more, since I did like the edits and suggestions Mike made.
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Ann Posted: 10/16/2024 16:54:00
What a great capture! Wonderful focus, eye light, and, you got the full beak before it was back in the grass (I have a thousand shots of birds with their beaks tucked in the foliage). I agree with Mike's suggestion of darkening the background. Very nice timing to capture the neck curvature. Posted: 10/16/2024 17:03:55
Thank you Polly, I will get to doing these suggestions. Now the storms hopefully are behind us, I will have more time to edit.
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Ann Posted: 10/16/2024 17:13:44
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Ann Posted: 10/16/2024 17:13:44
Ann, congratulations on being selected for the DD Showcase. I love that woodpecker! Posted: 10/19/2024 17:02:00
Thank you Judith, I felt honored that I should be selected to add an image/
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Ann :) Posted: 10/19/2024 17:03:46
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Ann :) Posted: 10/19/2024 17:03:46
Well done Ann! Your woodpecker is a wonderful image! Posted: 10/19/2024 17:06:31
Thank you so much Polly
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Ann :)
Posted: 10/19/2024 17:07:51
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Ann :)
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