Lately photographing White-faced Ibises wasn't fun. There was a time when I wanted to say to them, "Guys, you are the whole summer at Bear River and nobody bothered or hurt you and you are still skittish".
Then one day I saw the flock of juvenile Ibises who were leaving the marsh but luckily the two brave ones decided to stay. The Ibises were a little bit funny, very busy and amazing.
To preen all those beautiful feathers is time consuming but it has to be done for the sake of being healthy and attractive.
These birds are very elegant even when they are scratching themselves .
Still preening himself while standing on one leg. His another leg tucked under his feathered body to keep the leg warm and reduce the heat loss. That early morning was very cool.
Another close up of Juvenile White-faced Ibis.
I took many photos of these two juvenile Ibises and had a difficult time to decide which photos I would display here. Some photos I decided to keep for memories, others I found more interesting. Here they are.
Generally, life is good!
carefree adolescence.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and interesting images.
The elegance of the birds is highlighted even when they are static.
ReplyDeletePosan tranquilamente ante tu cámara, ajenos a tu presencia y con toda la naturalidad del mundo.
ReplyDeleteMuy buenos encuadres con una gran definición. Es como si tuviera ahora ese ave delante de mis propios ojos.
Besos
Un reportaje precioso. Algunas fotografías con un colorido excepcional. La juventud que es muy atrevida te ha brindado estas bellas fotografías.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo y cuidate mucho.
i am in total awe of your photography. Wow...i feel like these are my favorite...(at least right now).
ReplyDeleteKaya, my friend, these photos are absolutely remarkable, it's as though they're displaying a dance for us!
ReplyDeleteThe photos are beautiful, as usual. Thank you for sharing this inspiration. Wishing you all the best, my friend! Stay Safe!
ReplyDeleteTu comentario, si aparece está en mi entrada anterior " Verano y Mar"
ReplyDeleteSeguramente te refieres a este.
That is a dream to be on those beaches, to walk there, to see a sunrise or be there in very early morning when the sun rises. Antonia, every photo has a charm, every bike tells its own story. Amazing!
Many kisses.
Mira en mi anterior entrada y lo encontrarás.
Besos
Antonia, thank you very much for your reply.
ReplyDeleteIt's so silly that I wrote a comment into a wrong box 💖
Hello Kaya,
ReplyDeleteThis is so nice!!
Wonderful to see these graceful Ibises. They are so wonderful.
Very good pictures you have made of them.
Greetings, Marco