Hawk Cuckoo quenching its thirst

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

1/1000
f/4
ISO 400
500mm II at ground level
This guy was quenching its thirst from a leak in the hose in the park. To eliminate much of the hose, I went flat on the ground.

[Loi Nguyen]

Sanjeev, beautiful bird, tack sharp, love the eye. You did the best by going low. I'd suggest cloning out the OOF hose. It's a bit distracting. The in focus hose doesnt bother me. Loi

[Richard Stern]

Hi,

I agree with the beautiful bird, and nice and sharp. I would prefer a bit more crop away from the top, and could you tease a bit more detail from the whites on the flanks and thighs?

Richard

[PhilCook]

Nice detail, setting may not be natural but the bird isn't concerned about that hehehe Looks to be a little bright on my monitor and therefore some finer detail is lost, great eye on this bird and the image shows that well

[Karl Egressy]

I is always a good experience to find a Cuckoo. Excellent pose, details and great low shooting angle.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image.Love the colors,details and composition.

Regards,
Satish.