Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) on a 'twig' in a tree.
After wading at the pond this one flew up into the tree just in front of me and 'posed' for a classic bird on a twig shot.
These have to be one of the ugliest birds.

K-7, Bigma @500mm, ISO400, 1/640, f/8, Tripod.

Hi Kym,

Looks like a youngish bird (beak seems on the short side and not as weathered as an adult). The exposure of the head looks a tiny bit dark but the wing/body looks spot on (they really are a very dirty white looking bird are'nt they ) and it looks sharp as . Again, the format looks a little squarish and the bird could do with some space in front of it, but I really love the angle. I think your dedication (getting in the water ) has paid off for sure.
Well done, Paul

P.S. Whats the other forum you are on?

AusPhotography. Rich and Feral1 and a few others other there as well. Originally started by Craig & Melissa.

Cool, I'll give it a look (I think I might even have registered a while back ).

Hi Kym, Nice capture and well done for wading! Like the overall feel of this image. More than just a bird on a stick - more atmosphere.
Agree wit Paul again on the comp I'd take a bit of the contrast out of it myself - maybe try pulling the midtone slider to the left a bit in levels. Just looks a bit dark/heavy on my monitor.