Am I really ugly?

by Ian Mason

Gallery: AvianPosted May 6, 2010126 views9 comments

1D2n, 600mm, 1/250s, f4, iso 400

This poor chap must be developing a complex with everyone calling him ugly!

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 6, 2010 at 4:09 PM

The answer to your question is... YES. But, a wonderful subject. Is this considered a "bonnie" as well??

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 6, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Interesting, Ian. I thought he was cute (my wife was with the majority). Nice pose and excellent detail. I look forward to more of this series as it develops.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by JACK NEAL on May 6, 2010 at 4:18 PM

Not ugly at all! I like the shot and the detail and clarity! I am glad I looked at the larger photo, because the detail jumps out at you.

Registered on September 26, 2009, 131 Posts, 554 Comments

Comment posted by jamie pringle on May 6, 2010 at 5:28 PM

I face the same question every morning. Great detail in the downy feathers, and I like that grip he's got on that branch

Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 6, 2010 at 10:02 PM

The extended talon looks like it's being offered like he'd like to shake your hand, that's what makes this photo for me Ian, very comical.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on May 6, 2010 at 10:25 PM

Great detail and a pose that really draws our interest, Ian. I don't consider him ugly: just loaded with character. He reminds me of a card dealer I met once.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on May 7, 2010 at 12:05 AM

I'm glad you posted the large version, it really shows him off in all his resplendent glory.

Great job Ian.

Peter

Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments

Comment posted by denise ippolito on May 7, 2010 at 4:17 PM

Ian, I'm a huge fan of your work and this one is special. It has a very sweet soft look to it. Well done.

Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 8, 2010 at 2:22 AM

So ugly he's cute! Poor little guy. Another real winner Ian. Love the detail in this. I extended claw is what puts this over the top for me Ian. You captured a unique oment. Just wonderful!

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments