Pic of the Day

 White Ibis, Eudocimus albus:  Merritt Island NWR;

Blackpoint Wildlife Drive near Titusville, Florida

 White Ibis, Eudocimus albus:  Merritt Island NWR;

Blackpoint Wildlife Drive near Titusville, Florida

     During the first week of March, I had the opportunity to shoot along Blackpoint Wildlife Drive at Merritt Island NWR.  This was one of the best trips I have ever made to Merritt.  There was an abundance birds, and beautiful light.  I shot this White Ibis within a half mile of the entrance where it was feeding with dozens and dozens of other birds.  This image was shot in the very early morning light, thus the warm glow.  Early morning is my favorite time to shoot.

Top:  Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/3200 second @ f/8

Bottom:  Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/2500 second @ f/8