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Stu Bowie
11-12-2009, 10:22 AM
This lourie is also known as the " go away " bird. As it calls, it sounds like its saying " go away" as you approach where ever it may be perched. Taken in the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve last year.

Canon 20D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/800
F/8
ISO 400

Exp Comp 0
Hand Held
Brian Barcelos
11-12-2009, 10:30 AM
Lots of feather detail and I like your choice of comp here. The BG compliments him nicely. Only wished for a slight head turn towards you. Congrats
Axel Hildebrandt
11-12-2009, 10:34 AM
I like the angle, light, crest and complementing BG. I also wish there were a bit more head turn towards you.
Roman Kurywczak
11-12-2009, 11:46 AM
Hi Stuart,
Very nice details and complimentary BG. I'm OK with the profile as it showcases the beak nicely.....especially in a portrait.
Randy Stout
11-12-2009, 12:08 PM
Stuart:

Very nice detail, smooth colors, BG. Love the catchlight (horizon and sun)
I appreciate the HA question, but it works for me as presented.

Cheers

Randy
Rohan Kamath
11-12-2009, 01:36 PM
fantastic details here... the BG compliments the bird nicely... I'm ok with the HA here...a perfect profile shot :P

-Cheers,
Rohan
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Juan Carlos Vindas
11-12-2009, 01:37 PM
A nice crest indeed. Love the light and eye contact here. Killer BG. I wonder how at f/8 it was not possible to get the back in focus.
denise ippolito
11-12-2009, 02:31 PM
Stuart, Beautiful details and sharpness. Fantastic eye and crest.Well done.
Aidan Briggs
11-12-2009, 08:47 PM
Nice light, exposure, and BG. Wish for a bit better HA. IMO the image seems a tad over-sharpened.

Keep them coming!!
Harshad Barve
11-12-2009, 09:18 PM
Stuartbhai
This is killer profile shot for me , lovely details and compo
TFS
Ákos Lumnitzer
11-13-2009, 05:10 AM
Almost an awesome portrait Bro. Love the details and only the HA a little off. Good stuff!
Stu Bowie
11-13-2009, 10:18 AM
Thank you all so much.
Bonnie Block
11-13-2009, 12:29 PM
Great details--Love the bg and the bird itself--looks like a character. I am OK with the profile as well--it is a great beak!
Kiran Poonacha
11-14-2009, 12:16 AM
Loved the details and light bhai, beautiful bird too, would love to see a full bird too.. congrats