Comment from JIRINA
Thanks for posting another picture of this bird. Great shot, very clear, showing well. Good reflections in the sand. Maybe he had to go to the bathroom.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

very funny; it is a male: can go just behind the bush
thanks so much

Comment from Honeybadger
really like the color harmony with this frame
the pinkish ground and the rosy pink beak of the bird
love the legs too lol
great photography supergold
brav

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

thanks so much Honey

Comment from Doris1022
this is such a charming little fellow. lol

unusual and rugged.

have a good week and creative week.
what do you call the police?

I am watching bbc and they call it guards.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

many thanks doris

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine composition showing the curved bill and the bald head to perfection. Good colors and enough ob the surroundings to provide a feel for the type of habitat these birds live in.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

thanks a lot mike

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Another beautiful image of these special birds and now we can see that they have some elegance - are they like Strauss or do they flay?

Beautiful capture from a nice perspective backside plus portrait - this face is fantastic - great composition, wonderful frame - good camera settings, I might have added a bit of contrast or darkened a bit so the face would be a bit more detailed - a genuine image, and it seems he perceived you the reason he turned around - great reaction, well done

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

they fly very well; thanks so much again

Comment from soulfeeder
Yes, the cross legged Northern Bald Ibis. I like your angle and spacious framing. In my screen, is a bit too bright and the fine details were lost. Maybe, decrease the brightness, and increase the clarity and sharpness to fix that. Overall, a pretty interesting subject.

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 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

thanks again

Comment from clickit0824
Do they know what cause this species to be endangered? This picture or photo you really caught the pretty colors in the feathers very natural photo I am happy for you.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

thanks a lot;
hunting, pollution......

Comment from Jairos
Good frame detail and nice lighting, good initial impact, Very god Frame and angle , good Job ,-jairos

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the Northern Bald Ibis strutting about the desert not aware of it's endangered situation but still crossing it's legs...maybe in the hope of catching another younger Mate? Beautiful composition & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

merci Suzanne pour les six

Comment from Cassandra01
The are so different looking. I just absolutely love the iridescence on their plumage. Do you know if the sexes are identical? Great shot.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

many thanks again; the male has long feathers on the head like the one shown here