Black Guan (endemic to Costa Rica and western Panama)

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hello every body!

Sorry for my lack of participation, too much work!:S3: I have seen some amazing images in this forum though.

I made this image last week while with some Deep Green clients (Greg Basco's company) It was drizzling a little and the bird was tame enough to come close to me to investigate probably the white tube (lens) that I had in my hands.:e3 God, I need more of these cooperative birds more often!

Very slightly cropped
Canon 30D
f/4.5
1/60sec.
0 Exp. Comp
ISO 1000
300 f/4
Hand held
PS CS 5

Comments and crittique most welcome!

[john jackson]

Superb! Love the raindrops. Shame the background was so plain, but I'm sure others might think the opposite.

John

[Arthur Morris]

Love that red eye and the blue on the bill. And yes, the BKGR. Beautiful job with the black detail and a beautiful bird.

[Randy Stout]

Juan Carlos:

Good to see you back. Very nice techs, striking bird.

My personal taste would be for a bit more variation in the background, but it works well as is.

Hope to see more.

Cheers

Randy

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Thanks to all for your kind words! I agree that this BG is too plain but that was my intention for this one. I will upload another image with a more busy BG later. :bg3:

[denise ippolito]

Juan, Nice to see you posting again. Sharp w/ a nice exposure. I like the clear eye and I think the background is complimentary.

[ChasMcRae]

New species for me and same as others have posted comments.
great blacks and like the drizzle droplets !

[Dan Brown]

Great Job Juan Carlos! love the BG, black detail and the eye contact!

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent work on the dark plumage, and love the red eye, and colourful beak. The droplets add a nice touch too.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love everything about this but my eye sees a need for a bit more sharpening on the face, especially the nostril and the blue area. The sprinkling of rain is really a nice touch. Gotta love the tamer individuals, eh!!

[Nico Steenberg]

Excellent IMG. Also like the water drops. Subject is sharp and well exposed. Well done.

[James Salywoda]

WOW! Gorgeous bird and portrait Juan very nicely presented.

[Jim Crosswell]

Great image Juan! I like the detail, eye and water drops. Hope to see some of these at the finca next week.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Great image Juan! I like the detail, eye and water drops. Hope to see some of these at the finca next week.
Hello Jim!
Are you coming to CR?
Pura Vida!:bg3:

[Jim Crosswell]

I will be down there at the end of next week.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

My dear friend Juan! This is an incredible portrait with exquisite detail! Well done amigo! :)

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Interesting bird indeed. loved the exposure on the black. Agree with Daniel abt some sharpening of the face.