Hornbill

[Zoltan Kovacs]

African Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus) Tsavo-East, Kenya


Canon 40D, Canon 400/5.6 +2xTC

1/500s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso200

Welcome every C & C

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Zoltan, a hornbill I still need to get an image of. I like the inquisitive pose, leafy perch, and although the pupil shows up well enough, I wish there was a catchlight in the eye. The light looks fairly harsh, and I feel you have added too much contrast.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

agree with Stu. reduction of contrast will help. The composition is very nice. so is the DOF coverage. Sun a little too high but not much you could have done there.

[Marina Scarr]

Super pose on this amazing bird and nice background (BG) and perch. I wish the light hadn't been so high but details in the bird look goog.