Kalij Pheasant, Lophura leucomelanos

[Gary Kinard]

Opened in PS-5, did very little.
Copy photo, mask and de-noise.

About 200 meters in the jungle, In a hide. Hnd held. By a local water hole. Kaeng Krachan, Thailand
I like the black and white flames on the side of the bird. That is why i went after this guy.

www.flickr.com/photos/avianphotos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/avianphotos)

I really did not know what elese to do to show this guy. Suggestions very much welcome.



Mark IV
300mm II
F3.2
ISO 1600
1/400


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8375/8472822497_a4789db2ea_b.jpg

[Randy Stout]

Gary:

A spectacular bird, agree about the flames, but the tail is spectacular.

Nicely exposed.

Slightly tight in the frame for my tastes.

Probably not possible, but a slightly lower shooting angle would help tame the busy leaf litter.

Rather unusual name for the website.

Cheers

Randy

[Gary Kinard]

I never thought about a lower angle for the background. Thanks for the tip.
Gary

[Satish Ranadive]

Gary:
Beautiful image of beautiful looking bird.I like the colors of face,great tail feathers and artistic design on it.
Wish you could have used lower f like 5.6/6.3.

Regards,
Satish.