Here's Lookin' At Ya

[Peter Dexter]

Common Potoo or as they're called here Bienparado Común

Canon 7D w/400 5.6

Aperture Priority
1/400
7.1
ISO 800
Neat Image applied

Usually you see these birds with their eyes nearly closed so I was happy to catch him in this wide eyed stare for a change (nothing was done to provoke him to open them). No question that he is too tightly framed but I absolutely couldn't back up any further.


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[gail bisson]

This is an incredibly difficult bird to photograph so well done. Love the stare!
I don't mind the tight comp but wish the light wasn't so bright.I would definitely tone down the white highlights in the BG by either dodging or cloning in some greenery,
Gail

[jack williamson]

BG is bright but the bird looks really good and sharp. Love those eyes.

Jack

[Dave Leroy]

A very neat looking bird and glad you got it with eyes open. Tight framing looks fine for me. I like how tail and perch match colors, texture and tones so well.

[Alan Murphy]

Killer bird. Nice and sharp.

[Karl Egressy]

Wow, one striking image of a striking bird!!!

[Arthur Morris]

You did a good job in what looks like harsh sidelight.

[Satish Ranadive]

Seeing for the first time,looks like the bird called as Frogmouth in India.Excellent image in habitat.

Regards,
Satish.

[Peter Dexter]

Good idea, thanks. I will try toning down the brightness of the back ground.