Pheasant

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mk3
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/6.3
1/800
ISO 2000

Another one from the Glen. These birds are in abundance. but are always either running or flying away when you get too close. It was more difficult choosing a good BG. :S3: I liked the Autumn colours on this one.

Thanks for looking.

Will

[Steve Kaluski]

These birds are in abundance. but are always either running or flying away when you get too close. It was more difficult choosing a good BG.

Hi Will I think they are aware that they could make the pot at this time of year and are a tad more skittish :w3 Good to get this one out in the open and the mound provides a nice and natural perch and it looks like some dew was still on the grass too. I assume getting lower would have brought in more OOF grasses based on the VERY near FG? BKG are always a challenge like this unlike planned or set-ups as you have no control over distracting elements, so I feel you did very well here.

If you have mastered layers & masks then using Selective colour in PSCC I might suggest you increase the vibrancy of the lovely front chest plumage and provide a richer look & feel, but only target this.

TFS
Steve

[Colin Driscoll]

Very nice shot, love the garden the bird is standing in.

[John Robinson]

Looks good to me Will.
Got two in the garden here and theres no shooting so they,re pretty cool about life !!
JohnR

[Grace Scalzo]

What a great environmental image. You did great getting him in the clear. I really like the colors of both the bird and the background, they make a nice presentation.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, setting and composition. I can't get near one over here. Very well done William!

[William Dickson]

Thanks for the comments :S3:

Much appreciated

Will

[Karl Egressy]

Nice colorful bird, a rarity around here. (Too many hunters, too few birds.)

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Will, what a colourful subject, and although mentioned already, you couldnt have chosen a better BG for colour.