Wild Turkey Displaying

[Chris Hansen]

Canon 10D
Canon 100-400IS
RS 8080N3 Shutter release
Manfrotto Tripod
Bogen 3055 ballhead
Taken in early morning soft light
ISO 100
f5.6 @ 1/250th

Haven't posted here in birds awhile so all comments are appreciated.

God's light to all,
Chris

[Jim Poor]

Hi Chris,

This is a pretty moody photo. I'm not sure the dark tail on dark BG plus the really bright head and tree trunk is working for me though. It will be interesting to hear what others say.

[Doug Brown]

Hi Chris! This one just isn't working for me. The view of the bird's posterior is less than ideal, as is the head angle. As Jim points out, the head is a little too bright. Also, the strong diagonal of the tree makes me want to turn my head to straighten it out.

[Chris Hansen]

I should listen to my son.He said. "Dad I don't like that picture. It's weird." Often the pictures we like don't work. I liked this picture for its moodiness and the rear view as I have lots of pictures with the front view and this was different. Obviously too different. Sometimes its best to stick with the tried and true. Thanks for the input it is truly appreciated.
God's blessings,

Chris