The Hornbill

Gallery: AvianPosted February 12, 2016149 views5 comments

A close up portrait of a Southern Ground Hornbill captured in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This is a full frame image . . . I don't think I have ever been so close to one of these birds.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III - EF300mm f2.8L IS USM - 1/400sec @ f4.5 - ISO 640 <div id="myEventWatcherDiv" style="display:none;"> </div>

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5 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 12, 2016 at 12:31 PM

Impressive portrait shot ! The contrast between the red and black is really intense ! Nice devil

, hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on February 12, 2016 at 12:48 PM

Very cool details. Since you were so close, the DOF suffered. I would have stopped down to include the front of the bill in the DOF if possible.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on February 12, 2016 at 12:50 PM

He looks a little grumpy. Nice job on the blacks.

Registered on December 2, 2003, 1247 Posts, 3439 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 12, 2016 at 1:42 PM

A very cool portrait, Mario. I love the detail in the wattle and the eye. Maybe a bit more dof to get the full beak in focus would be nice.

devil

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Comment posted by David Rowe on February 13, 2016 at 9:38 AM

Looks as if Mother Nature was a step or two in front of Picasso when designing this one.
I love it!
David

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