Oxpecker in the Rain

[Arno Ellmer]

Before August expires I thought I would post this image , in the spirit of Daniel's August Theme : Birds in inclement weather.

Image created in the northern Kruger National Park , past December.

A Yellow-billed Oxpecker perched on the back of an African Buffalo.

Canon Mk IV
500mm + 1.4x
f/6.3
1/320
ISO 1000
EC +2/3

[laurie golden]

Very nice close shot of this bird. I love the buffalo with the tiny water drops clinging to each hair. Also, good background and sharp bird.

[Jack Breakfast]

I like this very much! Those water droplets are whizbang! If you have any more room on the right I would add it. As is, I find things just a little bit tight on that side?

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the perch, sharpness and HA. I would go with a looser crop if this is not full frame. Well done Arno.

[Ken Watkins]

Arno,
This is great, Iagree on the idea of a looser crop. Great detail.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great pose and colours, Arno.

[mohammad reza shahab]

hi
great pose and colours.

[Marina Scarr]

This image is really over the top. Just love the setting with the wet feathers!!! There are SO many details there and things to love about this. You have a great angle on the bird. My only concern is that the eye looks either a bit soft or odd. Since I am not familiar with this species, not sure. I like this comp and feel a looser comp would work as well.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marvelous image of Oxpecker in rain. BG colors are nicely complimenting with bird.Love the pose,beautiful colors of beak and eye.

Regards,
Satish.

[Oscar Dewhurst]

Would agree with a looser crop, otherwise great image. Good composition, colours, and detail

Oscar

[Arno Ellmer]

Thank you all for the constructive comments. Always appreciated.I do agree with the looser crop.