European Roller

[Loukie Viljoen]

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Date/Time: 2008:01:13 05:50:15
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Focal length: 600mm
Image size: 693 x 800

[Loukie Viljoen]

Taken in Kruger National Park, near Satara

[Danny Laredo]

Sweet Roller image, lovely pose perch. I would try and brighten up the image a bit.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Some may look for more contrast/punch , but for me the soft light feel is perfect for this image. A beautiful subject composed and photographed very,very well. Might want to sharpen the head and eye just a little.

[Bruce Enns]

Hi Loukie, a lovely image of a beautiful bird. great exposure, background. I like the soft light, but I'm one of those that Joe mentioned would like a bit more punch to bring out those colours a bit. Another vote for some sharpening to head and eye.

Cheers!
Bruce

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the beautiful image and I agree with Joe's comments. A tad more USM and I too love the lighting and color as posted. Thanks for sharing.

[Katie Rupp]

I love the early morning light/contrast and wouldn't change that at all.