Red Cheeked Cordonbleu

Gallery: AvianPosted June 18, 2017100 views5 comments

For me one of Africa's most striking birds, also for me very difficult to get a decent shot.
This large crop was taken in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda.
EOS 1SX MkII
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 EX at 560 mm
F8
ISO 800
1/1250
EV + 0.33

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Skip Layman on June 18, 2017 at 8:34 AM

Very nice shot. You did a good job with the harsh light. Personally I'd crop this tighter to emphasize the bird.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 18, 2017 at 9:00 AM

Excellent detail, Ken, and a nice composition. I just wish it was tuned toward you more.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on June 18, 2017 at 8:29 PM

This has excellent detail, and by the detail I don't think you could tell it is a large crop. Maybe sometime you can get a better head turn, but I think this is great.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on June 19, 2017 at 7:50 PM

A nice look at this beautiful species, Ken!!!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 20, 2017 at 9:11 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions
This is already a large crop, I do not think it would stand more.
Wish for a better head turn as well, hopefully next time?

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments