Pheasant

[Steve Kaluski]

I guess like so many of us, under this current enforced confinement, it does make you look back at old files, so lets use this time to good use and where possible, keep processing & posting, it's a great opportunity as we have been saying in the Wildlife Forum. :S3:

The shot was taken whilst out shooting Hares, as I moved slowly it caught his attention and he began to posture upwards. Not a great or exciting image, but I quite liked the rich colours. Hopefully I will get back out again in the coming weeks, as both Hares & Pheasants seem be be out and about and the 1DX MKIII is itching too, but does need to go back to Canon for some tweaks as usual.

Thanks to those who viewed or commented on the previous posting.

Steve

Subject: Phesant (Phasianus colchicus)
Location: UK
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III HH
Exposure: 1/1000s at f/5.6 ISO1250
Original format: Landscape, very slight crop
Processed via: LRCC Classic & PSCC2020

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hey Steve, beautiful Pheasant. It reminds me of when younger and living in New Hampshire. It was sport to go into the fields and flush Pheasants. Techs spot on as always. Thank you for sharing.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nice indeed I am paying particular attention to the beak and wattles, exposure looks excellent colours bang on.

[David Roach]

As you've already said, the thing that strikes me are the wonderful colors. The view of the eye and those rich feather patterns make it exciting for me. TFS

[Paul Burdett]

Yes, the colours are striking. Great feather detail, pose and HA. The BG contrasts nicely. My only nitpic is the oof grass at the lower chest area, but it's great as is. TFS

[Randy Stout]

Steve:

I grew up with pheasants, and miss seeing them. This is a beauty, with remarkable feather detail, colors, background. Thanks for the memories!

Cheers

Randy

[John Mack]

Nice view of this pheasant. Framing is right on as is the detail. I see these birds once in awhile. They are not friendly by any means. Usually just a glimpse.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice portrait of the pheasant, stay safe Steve

TFS

[Steve Kaluski]

Cheers Arash, not sure what 'magic' you have, but it's one of the rare notifications I've had!!!

We may be marginally better off here, but of course it will be ALL over for you guys by Easter!!!! :bg3: Be safe too and if you ever fancy coming back over to the 'light', you will always be welcome. :w3

[William Dickson]

I really like the detail on the chest...Nice POV and love the facial expression. Well done Steve

Will

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Steve ... just great stuff from start to finish !!!

Love the overall presentation and the IQ is so good , at least as seen here .

Just wondering a tiny bit about your used settings ...:w3

TFS Andreas