Flight Pair | Phil Lanoue Photography

Flight Pair

This morning I photographed a pair of white ibis flying just above the marsh pond. The bottom ibis is displaying the all white plumage of an adult. You can see how the ibis flying above still has some patches of brown indicating it is transforming from an adolescent into an adult.

They seemed to be in a hurry and were likely heading over to join their friends who were feeding in the salt marsh nearby.

55 thoughts on “Flight Pair”

mike585 on December 6, 2012 at 2:08 pm said:

Nice images, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Mike.
  
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Chillbrook on December 6, 2012 at 2:14 pm said:

Wonderful synchronisation.. Smashing captures Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Appreciate the kind words Adrian!
  
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grishmanphotography on December 6, 2012 at 2:19 pm said:

Beautiful, big like 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, glad you like ’em!
  
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orofiorentino on December 6, 2012 at 2:21 pm said:

You are the best

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  You are very kind Giovanna, thank you.
  
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meyer23 on December 6, 2012 at 2:25 pm said:

Great shots. It’s a beautiful synchron flight

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking these out!
  
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thehappyhugger on December 6, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:

Beautifully captured!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you Karen, glad you enjoyed the ibis pics!
  
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Scott Marshall on December 6, 2012 at 3:12 pm said:

absolutely breathtaking –

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind words Scott!
  
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lylekrahn on December 6, 2012 at 3:16 pm said:

Stereo ibis – wonderful.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks much. Gotta love the ibiseses. 🙂
  
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lylekrahn on December 6, 2012 at 3:17 pm said:

By the way, how are the computer issues working out?

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm said:
  
  Got my main machine back from the hospital last night! All is right with the world.
  
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RobynG on December 6, 2012 at 3:21 pm said:

So pretty Phil. Robyn

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- Phil Lanoue on December 6, 2012 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Robyn, I’m very happy you like the ibis photos!
  
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Paula on December 6, 2012 at 3:23 pm said:

I did not know about the brown spots. Thank you 🙂 Remarkable photos as usual 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:25 am said:
  
  When they are very young they are almost totally brown, then gradually change to the all white adult.
  Exact opposite of the little blue heron who starts as an all white youngster then changes into a blue and maroon adult. Birds can be amazing.
  Thanks for looking Paula!
  
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adinparadise on December 6, 2012 at 3:27 pm said:

Nice bit of synchronised flying. 🙂 You captured them so beautifully, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:26 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Sylvia, this pair sure had the technique down perfectly! 🙂
  
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Herbstbaum on December 6, 2012 at 4:21 pm said:

I like this partnership of an adult and an grown up very much. Thank you!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:27 am said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting! Thanks
  
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Patrizia M. on December 6, 2012 at 5:17 pm said:

Bellissime 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:27 am said:
  
  Grazie Pat 🙂
  
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edithlevyphotography on December 6, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:

These are mazing captures Phil. Love it.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:27 am said:
  
  Hey thanks Edith, so happy you like these!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on December 6, 2012 at 9:34 pm said:

Seems like Mama and Baby. Flying in harmony – so beautiful Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:28 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Emily, they do look like a happy pair!
  
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Kate on December 7, 2012 at 12:04 am said:

Beautiful, beautiful images, Phil. The pair look so intense!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:29 am said:
  
  I appreciate your kind words Kate, thanks!
  
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Dina on December 7, 2012 at 2:50 am said:

Thanks for this flight demonstration.:-)

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:29 am said:
  
  I’m glad you liked these flight demonstration photos!
  
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janmasyn on December 7, 2012 at 4:27 am said:

Great captures Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:29 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan.
  
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ManoliRizoFotografia on December 7, 2012 at 4:32 am said:

¡Preciosa toma, captada en el momento adecuado!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Muchas gracias Estoy feliz que te gusta las fotos
  
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FeyGirl on December 7, 2012 at 9:57 am said:

Ah, just lovely…. I love seeing them fly en masse back to their rookeries at dusk. You capture them so perfectly!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 10:24 am said:
  
  Thank you so much for looking and commenting! I’m glad you liked the ibis pics!
  
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Steve Schwartzman on December 7, 2012 at 10:18 am said:

As a photographer (but not normally a bird photographer), I’m impressed that you were able to catch not one bird in motion, but two. Even when there’s no motion I know how hard it can be to get multiple subjects in focus as the same time.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 10:29 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Steve for your visit here and kind comments. I guess I was fortunate in these photos that the birds were fairly close together which allowed me the opportunity to get them both in focus. Doesn’t always turn out that way. 🙂
  
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niasunset on December 7, 2012 at 11:07 am said:

Just like a feeling that flying with them… amazing. Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 11:29 am said:
  
  Thank you Nia, I am so happy you like these! 🙂
  
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ajaytao2010 on December 7, 2012 at 11:32 am said:

Beautiful

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- Phil Lanoue on December 7, 2012 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by I appreciate it!
  
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  - ajaytao2010 on December 8, 2012 at 9:57 am said:
    
    thanks
    
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ajaytao2010 on December 7, 2012 at 11:59 am said:

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2012 at 10:43 am said:
  
  Glad you stopped by.
  
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  - ajaytao2010 on December 8, 2012 at 10:49 am said:
    
    thanks
    
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Anfree Dogart on December 8, 2012 at 12:24 am said:

I’m flying with them! Brilliant capture!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2012 at 10:44 am said:
  
  I truly appreciate your visit and kind comments, thanks!
  
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grishmanphotography on December 11, 2012 at 5:08 am said:

airshow at its best 🙂 beautiful

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