Blue and gold Trumpeter

[Randy Stout]

This fine fellow was enjoying the mild fall weather last weekend, and I enjoyed the nice color display from the fall leaves. Add in a little blue from the sky, and I thought it made a complimentary BG for the trumpeter

D4 500 AFS f/8 1/2000s ISO 1000 Hand held

Post:' Selective sharpening, minor crop for comp (10% from the top only) , mild vibrance adjustment

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the exposure control, IQ, HA, colours and composition. Well done Randy.

[John Cooper]

I like your composition Randy with the swan well placed. And you're quite correct, the rich complimentary colours of blue and gold add that punch to the image - well seen and taken.

[Joe Senzatimore]

A fine image , indeed. Great exposure and the beautiful water color all blend together very well.

[Shawn Zierman]

The thumbnail does not do this one justice. A beautiful image of this species!
I love the play of warm and cold colors in the water....
Subject placement and composition work well imo.

[Karl Egressy]

Nicepose, light and beautiful water, Randy.

[Gary Esman]

Jet black beak, beautiful feathers, awesome water reflection and superb image quality, very nice Randy!

Gary.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Gorgeous light and water colors Randy. I wish for just a little more head turn to allow more light on the face if I was to want for more:)

[Melissa Groo]

Not much better than a graceful white bird against such a background with blues and golds. Lovely portrait of this trumpeter, sweet sweet light, and like your low angle and comp.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, love the swimming pose with the extended neck, and I like the way you have brought out the whites. Placement works well, and yes to a colourful water BG. An opportunity well used.

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone:

Your comments and input are greatly appreciated.

I was back to that site yesterday, and less than a week later, about 80% of the color is gone. Glad I caught it when I didi!

Cheers

Randy