My, what an interesting bill you have -- leucistic trumpeter juvi

[Randy Stout]

This juvi trumpeter was imaged last weekend. I had posted a full body picture of him earlier, but wanted to do justice to that amazing bill. It was very interesting to see him with his sibling. Besides the bill and yellow/orange feet, his overall plumage is much lighter than his sibling, with only a bit of the gray on the back showing.

D4 600VR f/6.3 1/320s ISO 1600 SB900 fill with beamer I was as low as possible at this location

Post: Selective sharpening, slight detail extractor on back, full frame

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy


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[John Cooper]

A very nice portrait of the trumpeter Randy and an excellent HA to emphasize the unusual colouring of the bill. You have certainly achieved your aim here.

[Raymond Lee]

Nicely composed! The exposure is perfect. The bill colour is sure unique

[Marina Scarr]

Good job with the fill flash, Randy, b/c it was indiscernible to my eyes. If it were mine, I'd consider taking a tad off of the bottom and adding to the top.

[dankearl]

Delicate and lovely, a very interesting looking Swan.
Maybe just a tad more contrast to make it stand out a bit more?

[Shawn Zierman]

That bill is really something! Reminds me of a fancy easter egg for some reason....
I agree with Marina's suggestion, and another consideration might be to have a bit
more body coming into the frame, with less empty space on the left, only because
of the bird's head angle. Flash work is subtle and pleasing.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, I like the angled pose, and you have exposed the whites very well. Love the mottled colours on the beak, water reflection on the neck. Comp wise, I would leave the bottom, and maybe add a touch to the top.

[Shawn Zierman]

Sorry, I meant less empty space on the right and a bit more on the left....

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone for the valuable input. This is full frame, so no more room on the left, but it would have been nice. I certainly can see a bit more above, and a bit more contrast as well.

I appreciate your thoughts.

Cheers

Randy

[Satish Ranadive]

Randy Sir:
Very very sweet image.Love the pose,details and nice water ring around him.Great composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Lorant Voros]

Very well exposed image and a great composition. However, I miss some canvas from the top and maybe take some off from below. However, very nice for sure.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Randy,
Excellent image! Believe it or not.....I like the delicate colors in this case and may not do the contrast. Rare for me I know :).

[Karl Egressy]

A very nice portrait of an interesting individual. Perfect exposure and nice composition, Randy.