Curved-billed Thrusher

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I posted one earlier of this guy on the same perch looking forward.
This is a version with a head turn.
Place: Bosque Del Apache, Visitor center back garden.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1d MIV
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS +1.4x
Manual Exposure
f 8
1/640 s
ISO 400
tripod
fill flash

I really like this. He looks mad and the the head turn really adds some interest. Exposure and BG look good. I think I would eliminate the bright spot on the left edge of the frame, easy fix if you choose to do so. Nice job!

Nice pose and look of a species not posted often (if ever).
Since it is looking back, I might take some off the left and the top.
Attractive Bosque looking BG.

Stunning IQ and details. Lovely pose and a great bg. Nice work Karl. I never spotted this guy.

Hi Karl - great sharpness and detail. Look back pose, pleasing bg tones and comp work very well. Nicely done!

TFS,
Rachel

And a great head turn it is! Love that BG, nice light, excellent exposure and detail! A lot to like!

Might consider placing bird a bit further left in the frame for this pose.

Excellent image quality, great details and sharpness, Karl.

Great shot.
I really like the pose, wonderful background, and nice details.
I would crop some off the left.
Well done.

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Originally Posted by Mike Milicia

And a great head turn it is! Love that BG, nice light, excellent exposure and detail! A lot to like!

Might consider placing bird a bit further left in the frame for this pose.

Thanks Mike, thank you all.
Here is an improved verson as per you suggestion.

Hi Karl, great IQ here, and you have captured excellent detail on this fellow. Nice and sharp with a good look back pose. What a sweet BG too. Your repost does work better.

Repost makes it perfect....liking a lot the over the shoulder head turn, very clear eye and super smooth backdrop as well.....looking very good Karl

The RP is excellent.
I really like the BG and the thin red eye ring.
Good sharpness as well.
I like seeing pics of birds other than sandhill cranes and snow geese from Bosque,
Gail