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Steve Zamek
08-25-2009, 06:00 PM
This photo was taken during my trip to Botswana in July. I was lucky enough to see four species of bee-eater, which have to be some of the most beautiful birds around. I think the Little Bee-eater, however, remains my favorite.
40D
500mm + 1.4 TC
f8
1/1250
+1 EV
ISO 400
Beanbag from vehicle
Cindy Cone
08-25-2009, 06:23 PM
Beautiful capture, Steve. Great detail on the bee-eater, good head angle, nice diagonal perch and a lovely background. I also like the slightly open bill.
Ákos Lumnitzer
08-25-2009, 07:31 PM
I am not fan of the almost square crop. But I love your little Bee-eater. Razor sharp and great exp. BG is fab too!
edgar-junior
08-25-2009, 07:38 PM
Amazing shot with nice detail !!! composition are great
Peter Hawrylyshyn
08-25-2009, 07:52 PM
Steve
Lovely bird, nice sharpness, HA and clean BKGD
There's a color cast and image would improve with a levels adjustment
Thanks for sharing
Mike Milicia
08-25-2009, 08:16 PM
Gorgeous bird ... great colors, nice pose, and excellent detail and background!
I don't see an obvious color cast but, then again, I've never seen this species
so can't be sure.
Harshad Barve
08-25-2009, 11:00 PM
Wonderful species , loved lighting , exp, compo, BG and razor sharp
TFS
Marc Mol
08-25-2009, 11:37 PM
Improved with Peter's repost, beautiful color & BG and sharp Steve, well done.
I'm off to Botswana myself in 4 days time and look forward to many encounters with various Bee-eaters.;)
Rob Drummond
08-26-2009, 07:16 AM
Lovely Steve, just as I remember them - on a fine curved twig just waiting to dash out at a passing insect.
Great sharpness and light.
cheers
Rob
Erich Stevens
08-26-2009, 07:58 AM
Hi Steve,
Excellent detail and colors. I prefer your original post.
Kiran Poonacha
08-26-2009, 08:58 AM
Lovely colours, Good HA, the dof looks good and a wonderful BG.. congrats..
Nicki Gwynn Jones
08-26-2009, 11:18 AM
Hi Steve,
I prefer the warmth of the original post - sweet little bird!
Best,
Nicki
Steve Zamek
08-26-2009, 11:27 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments.
Peter: Thanks for the re-post. I've been uneasy with the color rendition of this photo from the very beginning. It just didn't seem quite right. Your version pops really nice, but I think the colors are still just a bit off. I'll need to devote some more time to this photo with respect to color cast.
Marc: Have a great time in Botswana. I'm sure you'll love it. I look forward to seeing your photos upon your return.
Simon Bennett
08-26-2009, 05:02 PM
Beautiful image - beautiful bird!! Tack sharp and lovely background.
Juan Aragonés
08-27-2009, 03:36 AM
Fantasitic image Steve. love the creamy out of focus background and the light angle a lot. I prefer the original by the way. Terrific details in the feathers and fantastic eye contact.
Krijn Trimbos
08-27-2009, 06:55 AM
I very much prefer the repost. There was definitely a red colourcast to this shot. I love the HA the pose and the twig and would probably take smidge of the top. With a little more work this could be a real winner IMHO. Keep up the good work!
Gal Shon
08-27-2009, 09:48 AM
A beautiful family of birds, so colorful.
I think I'll prefer somethimg between the OP and the RP.
light, sharpness, perch and a beautiful BG. well done.
Not a fan of square format.
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