Crested Francolin

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

1/4000
f/8
ISO 800
5D III
1000mm
Hand held while squatting on the ground

[Karl Egressy]

Nice pose captured with the raised foot. Cool looking bird, nice background.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sanjeev, lovely low angle, and love the raised foot. Was this perhaps in the parking area of Mankwe ? :w3

[Lorant Voros]

I especially like the color combination of the bird and the surroundings. Nice pose with the raised foot.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Thanks all. Stu, yes you are right again :S3: this was indeed the parking lot at Mankwe! Gosh, you know that place too well!

[Stu Bowie]

this was indeed the parking lot at Mankwe! Gosh, you know that place too well!

Thats my pet Francolin. :bg3::bg3: Ive been there enough times to know my BG's. Ive still to get a shot like this, so you beat me to it. Im going up there the following weekend. Kingfishers here I come. :w3

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Lovely low angle, nice pose and I love the dust kicked up. Beautiful colors and details.

Stu, can I join? :t3

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice clean image and a good walking pose. Artistically perhaps a tad tight in the frame but nice to see the intricate patterns of the plumage from up close.

[Grace Scalzo]

The longer I look at this frame, the more I appreciate all the details, right down to the dirty feet. I would try a looser composition with room especially at the top. Feels a bit crowded.

[arash_hazeghi]

wonderful pose, BG, light and details. it's a great portrait well done

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image, Sanjeev,
Very nice IQ. I like the pose with raised foot and dust/sand particles along with it and shadow of claws.
Superb color pallet, great details and beautiful design on the wardrobe of beautiful lady.

Regards,
Satish.

[Binu John]

Excellent shot, Sanjeev! Excellent IQ, pose, POV, exposure and IQ! TFS