Fishing Yellow-Billed Stork

[Stu Bowie]

I was parked alongside Sunset dam in the Kruger Park, and managed to capture this Yellow-Billed Stork fishing fairly close to my car. Sadly, no fish whilst I was there. The pink plumage shows the breeding colours. This is full frame.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300F/2.8 +1.4 TC = 420mm
1/4000
F/7.1
ISO 800

Hand held from the car

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Stu, like the behavioural aspect and cracking detail, sadly the location I assume prevented a lower POV which I feel may have elevated the image even more.

I do however find it's a bit dark, just opening up the Exp, Shads/Darks and using some masking would I feel bring more impact.

TFS
Steve

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Stu - Love the colors, especially the pinks, and the behavior. Good suggestions by Steve. I think I would prefer a bit more room below but understand this is ff and shooting from the car can be restrictive at times.

TFS,
Rachel

[Karl Egressy]

Great shot Stu of this handsome colorful bird in feeding action. The light on it is great.

[Bill Dix]

Lovely light, colors, detail. Good feeding pose. Thanks for sharing.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Stu! I like the colors , details, IQ and visible tongue.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for the feedback everyone. Here is my repost with Steve's and Rachel's suggestion of opening up a bit.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Stu, FWIW this is where I was going, perhaps a tad too much???

Steve :wave:

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks Steve. Looks good to me. I didnt push it far enough. Must have been that backdrop I was thinking about. :bg3::bg3:

[Steve Kaluski]

Must have been that backdrop I was thinking about.

LOL, I think it was around 13-15% vol :bg3:. Joking apart I also tweaked the water in Col balance too.

[William Dickson]

Lovely image Stu. You sure got close to this one :S3: Fab details and better looking now it isnt so dark. I like how you captured the bill.

Will

[Ron Conlon]

Gorgeous, and appreciate the critiques and responses.

[David Salem]

Fantastic frame Stu. Love the contrasting colors on this one and that pink on the back is beautiful. The pose with the great eye contact and the wild looking tongue showing is perfect. Steve's repost is about perfect. Nice one Stuart.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Love the light and the IQ and the visible tongue. I like your repost the best. Very nicely done Stu