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Here's Lookin' At Ya
Common Potoo or as they're called here Bienparado Común
Canon 7D w/400 5.6
Aperture Priority
1/400
7.1
ISO 800
Neat Image applied
Usually you see these birds with their eyes nearly closed so I was happy to catch him in this wide eyed stare for a change (nothing was done to provoke him to open them). No question that he is too tightly framed but I absolutely couldn't back up any further.
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Lifetime Member
This is an incredibly difficult bird to photograph so well done. Love the stare!
I don't mind the tight comp but wish the light wasn't so bright.I would definitely tone down the white highlights in the BG by either dodging or cloning in some greenery,
Gail
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Post a Thank You. - 1 Thanks
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BPN Member
BG is bright but the bird looks really good and sharp. Love those eyes.
Jack
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BPN Viewer
A very neat looking bird and glad you got it with eyes open. Tight framing looks fine for me. I like how tail and perch match colors, texture and tones so well.
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BPN Member
Killer bird. Nice and sharp.
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Wow, one striking image of a striking bird!!!
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Publisher
You did a good job in what looks like harsh sidelight.
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Seeing for the first time,looks like the bird called as Frogmouth in India.Excellent image in habitat.
Regards,
Satish.
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Good idea, thanks. I will try toning down the brightness of the back ground.