Following Alexander's wonderful image of a female pheasant, I had to post a portrait of a male, made this winter under my feeder. I think they make a nice couple. The spots here and there are melted snow.
Very effective head shot. The beak and eye are nice and sharp, I love the reflection of your house in the eye. The colors look true, I like the texture in the red patch. It would have been very easy to blow the red channel on this fellow I think.
Your flash use was very unobtrusive, just like I like it.
Cheers
Randy
04-08-2009, 03:40 PM
Ákos Lumnitzer
Very nice portrait John. I love and appreciate the detail as I have never seen a male Pheasant up so close. The eye is stunning as is that red face patch. Thanks for posting. :)
04-08-2009, 04:52 PM
Bryan Hix
John, nice portrait. My preference would be to see more of the neck. Great job on the reds as well.
04-08-2009, 06:05 PM
Alexander Koenders
Verr nice John and a wonderfull detail. I wonder if the female will find this male atractive:)
04-08-2009, 06:41 PM
Ramon M. Casares
I would've loved a bit more room, but the detail here is exceptional! Love the light and colors too. Congratulations!
04-08-2009, 07:52 PM
Stephen Stephen
Wonderful detail John! I too would go for a touch more space but I'd love to have this in my collection.
Do I see you reflected in his pupil? ;)
04-08-2009, 09:37 PM
Nate Chappell
Wow, great detail here John, a neat portrait, maybe just a bit more room around the bird.