Emerging Flock
A flock of Ibis seems to emerge out of the grass12 total reviews
Comment from Texfstop
I think the key to this photo's being remarkable is the repeating pattern of the ibises. In the foreground, lower left quadrant, there is the more tightly-packed together group and of course they appear larger than the more "distant" birds, giving the pleasing sense of three dimensions. Also, the birds are not all oriented the same, so it's like we can get a complete view of an ibis by looking at all it's view (profile left/right, frontal, posterior) as represented by different critters. The green setting is great! Nice work.
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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2013
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I think the key to this photo's being remarkable is the repeating pattern of the ibises. In the foreground, lower left quadrant, there is the more tightly-packed together group and of course they appear larger than the more "distant" birds, giving the pleasing sense of three dimensions. Also, the birds are not all oriented the same, so it's like we can get a complete view of an ibis by looking at all it's view (profile left/right, frontal, posterior) as represented by different critters. The green setting is great! Nice work.
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Comment Written 27-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2013
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Wow, what a great observation and not one I've made myself. Thanks so much for this wonderful rating!
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People see things from different perspectives. I play chess a lot and spatial qualities stand out to me.
Comment from Skyangel02
The flock of ibis looks great. When I see a large flock of birds I try to set my camera on fast shutter speeds and then get as close as I can before they fly away in the hopes that I can get a good flying bird shot. Plenty here to practice on. I wish those gardens were close to my place.
Great photography and post processing.
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2013
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The flock of ibis looks great. When I see a large flock of birds I try to set my camera on fast shutter speeds and then get as close as I can before they fly away in the hopes that I can get a good flying bird shot. Plenty here to practice on. I wish those gardens were close to my place.
Great photography and post processing.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2013
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Thank you very much sky!
Comment from bushimages
They are a busy little lot animals seem to be moving into the city's, opps that's right they was here before us lol? good color tones and dov make a story here in your image as well top shot!
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2013
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They are a busy little lot animals seem to be moving into the city's, opps that's right they was here before us lol? good color tones and dov make a story here in your image as well top shot!
Comment Written 23-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2013
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Thanks so much bush!!
Comment from Mara del Mar
This is a beautiful shot. Lovely color and contrast, good light, clarity, and sharpness. Beautiful green color in the fresh grass. Good luck.
Mara
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2013
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This is a beautiful shot. Lovely color and contrast, good light, clarity, and sharpness. Beautiful green color in the fresh grass. Good luck.
Mara
Comment Written 22-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2013
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Thanks so much Mara!
Comment from chickadee
They were quite fascinating to see when I was there and they do seem to come out of know where! Will have to have a closer look at the grass next time! l.o.l. A lovely shot Eileen with the focus primarily on the center Ibis's. May I say the exposure seems to be a bit off but blow out is really minimal for all the white birds Eileen. Lovely framing to include the whole gang into the shot! Vibrant and a wonderful scene!
/Chickadee
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2013
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They were quite fascinating to see when I was there and they do seem to come out of know where! Will have to have a closer look at the grass next time! l.o.l. A lovely shot Eileen with the focus primarily on the center Ibis's. May I say the exposure seems to be a bit off but blow out is really minimal for all the white birds Eileen. Lovely framing to include the whole gang into the shot! Vibrant and a wonderful scene!
/Chickadee
Comment Written 21-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2013
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Mary, good to hear from you! I think you and Sange were with me when I took this, I can't remember since I'm there all the time. Was not my best shot, but saw some potential in it. Thanks so much for taking the time to review. I hear the zoo calling our name next time you are in town :)
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Not sure either but remember a ton of these guys surrounding us at one point! l.o.l. Yes should be fun and looking forward to it!
Comment from Bill Adelman
This is one very interesting photo. The repeated shapes of the birds creates a composition in itself. While the birds are alike the photo does show that each is an individual. One of the great features of this photo is the variation in white values among the feathers.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2013
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This is one very interesting photo. The repeated shapes of the birds creates a composition in itself. While the birds are alike the photo does show that each is an individual. One of the great features of this photo is the variation in white values among the feathers.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2013
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thank you very much Bill, I love your take on this one. Very much appreciated!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the birds.You have framed it well. The colours, light and the composition have worked well. Good effort!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2013
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This is a beautiful shot of the birds.You have framed it well. The colours, light and the composition have worked well. Good effort!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2013
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Thank you so much seshadri!
Comment from careydils
Great shot Eileen capturing this flock. Beautiful color and clarity on this one. Great composition and point of view. Love the natural light in this one.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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Great shot Eileen capturing this flock. Beautiful color and clarity on this one. Great composition and point of view. Love the natural light in this one.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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Thanks so much Carey!
Comment from adrianart
This is amazing Eileen looks like you have got hold of these and just dumped them in a random pattern and they stayed there.
I also like the contrasts between the whites and greens that makes a very interesting subject and study.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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This is amazing Eileen looks like you have got hold of these and just dumped them in a random pattern and they stayed there.
I also like the contrasts between the whites and greens that makes a very interesting subject and study.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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thank you so much adrian for your continued reviews and support!
Comment from WendyG
Super compsition Eileen! Love the white and orange of the birds and the gorgeous green grass really pops. Excellent techs all around and good luck in the contest!;)
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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Super compsition Eileen! Love the white and orange of the birds and the gorgeous green grass really pops. Excellent techs all around and good luck in the contest!;)
Comment Written 19-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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Thanks so much Wendy!