Greater Coucal.

[Satish Ranadive]

Image was created in the first week of Dece,2015.

Basic editing. Cropped for composition. One OOF thin branch behind the head is removed.

ISO: 800, 1/1000 @5.6. Spot metering. Manual settings.
Canon 550D 100-400 mm.

Thanks for viewing, critiques and comments,
Kind Regards,
Satish.

[keith mitchell]

Like the way the two trees frame the bird Satish,not sure about the twig above the bird that's a personal thing, that red eye really stands out and I do like the sheens you have especially on the tail, have seen these birds many time and did not realise how colourful they are, very nice work.

Keith.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Great looking bird, Satish and you've captured its full beauty. Could not have asked for a better pose with the perfect head turn. I also like the sheens and the light quality. That red eye is piercing. Well done.




Geoffrey

[Satish Ranadive]

Thank you so much Keith and Geoffrey for your feed back kind comments.

Regards,
Satish.

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely bird and great light and I love how you've framed him with the trees. You may wish to consider a version without the twig above the bird if your ethics allow. Great pose!

[Satish Ranadive]

Thank you very much Marina for your feed back and kind comments. Here is repost without branches.

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Satish.

[Ross Taylor]

I really love the repost Satish. The trees on either side framing the shot, and the simplicity of composition between. You may give it a try to ever so subtly increase the overall brightness.

TFS,
Ross

[Karl Egressy]

Cool looking bird in great light, Satish. The repost looks better.

[Satish Ranadive]

Thank you so much Ross and karl for your kind compliments.

Regards,
Satish.

[Marina Scarr]

The RP really rocks!!!!

[Satish Ranadive]

Thank you Marina.

Regards,
Satish.