Crested Guan

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken in Costa Rica earlier this year. Cloned out a branch with leaves behind the head and a tree in front of the Guan. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1000
f8
1/320s
Tripod

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Really nice portrait of this cool bird Jim.
I like how you got a clean BG and the sharp eye. I would suggest to maintain the 2:3 ratio.

[Karl Egressy]

Amazing portrait shot, Jim. Excellent detail, HA and eye contact. I would like to see a little more room on the left side.

[Binu John]

Excellent portrait, Jim! I really like the eye contact, HA and feather details! I would leave more room on the left!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Although I see the point of adding canvas back at left I must say I am digging this comp. Very nice portrait with nice diffused light to even out the blacks. Very good BG and the processing looks seamless with the cloning job.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Here is an alternate post with canvas added.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice portrait, I like the pose and BG comp is good.

[christopher galeski]

nice portrait,great detail,nice BG,like the repost.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, a species I havent seen before. Excellent exposure, and I like the overall detail. Having looked at your comp in the OP which I thought was fine, I really like your repost comp. Well done.

[David Salem]

What a cool looking bird, one that I have never seen also. The detail and exposure look great and I like the comp on the repost best. Nice work Jim. Lots of cool stuff from Costa Rica. TFS