Usain Bolt

[Girish Prahalad]

A Greater Hoopoe Lark on the run in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
These birds are extremely difficult to spot on the dry sun baked land of Kutch.
Even if you see one, they are always on the run.
Made with a Canon 550D + Sigma 150-500.
F 6.3 | ISO 400 | SS 1/2500 @ 500mm. Manual / Eval.
Levels / Cropped to 16:9 / USM & NR on BG.

Comments & critiques most welcome

[Bill Dix]

Very nice capture; congrats on catching him on the run. I can see how they would blend in to the dry environment. Interesting that you chose to position him further right than left (or was he just ahead of the curve?) In any case, it works for me.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Well done image. As Bill stated , it shows the birds ability to blend in with it's environment. Great story telling. I would prefer a little more room on the right.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice image, like the low shooting angle and the running pose. Well done.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I like this one too and I am glad you cropped out of the norm. Love those feet and the soft color palette

[Grace Scalzo]

Quite a fun image and title. I like the unconventional composition...would wish for just a bit of an agle toward the viewer. I see some odd banding near the top of the frame.

[Andre Pretorius]

Love the POV, agree with comp. Legs a bit hot. Well done!

[shane shacaluga]

Lovely shot and great BG

Is the bird missing part of the claw in the front foot or have their feet adapted to walk on the ground?

TFS

[Girish Prahalad]

Thanks all for you kind feedback.

Hi Shane - i think the front claws are retracted & they open just before the legs make contact with the ground.