On July 18th, I ventured back to Ralph Klein Park in SE Calgary. I was hoping to get the opportunity to take a photograph of a White-faced Ibis with the sun behind my back instead of behind the bird. To accomplish this I went after supper. On starting on the pathway in the park, this American Robin was on the path, seemingly proud of itself that there was one less grasshopper.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/1600, f/14. July 18, 2023, 5:35 pm.
There were a lot of American Coots in the water, but right by the Robin in the Canal were some American Coot ducklings. I am informed that the right descriptive is "cute"; but I am not so sure.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/500, f/14. July 18, 2023, 5:35 pm.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/500, f/14. July 18, 2023, 5:35 pm.
The White-faced Ibis was not spotted anywhere close to where it was on the 15th, so I continued my walk. Eventually I did spot it flying low above the cattails. Just a few seconds earlier and this could have been a really memorable photograph. There is just a hint of the colours on its body and wings.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 737mm, ISO 1600, 1/500, f/14. July 18, 2023, 6:10 pm.
Further down the path, I spotted the Ibis with my binoculars. The sun was lighting up the bird, but it was much further away than on the 15th. The sun really highlighted the richness of the colours on it back and wings.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/640, f/14. July 18, 2023, 6:20 pm.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/640, f/14. July 18, 2023, 6:20 pm.
After getting back to the visitors' centre, I walked around the smaller pond and found this Red-necked Grebe sitting on its nest. I have to go back next week because nothing is cuter than Grebe ducklings! The shutter speeds got steadily slower as the day went on.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/320, f/14. July 18, 2023, 7:20 pm.
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