Tricolor With Mating colors

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Taken at Wakodahatchee a couple of weeks agao as it was involved in nest building.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 250
1/1000. F8

All comments are always much appreciated. Thanks !

[Stephen Earle]

This works very well. I like the detail in the blues on the bill. Super creamy bg also.

[Alfred Forns]

I like this a lot Judy !!! Dramatic lighting and love the look !!! About the only thing I would change is the large oof white spots behind the head !!! Can't wait for the chicks !!!

[Freddy Franzella]

I like the way the bird pops against that awesome background Judy! also great colors in the bird!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Judy,
Alfred mentioned the OOF whitish spots........maybe just blending them a bit more as I feel they make the bill stand out more. What makes this one super for me is the "mohawk"...or feathers sticking up!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great portrait, details and light. I only wish for a cleaner BG.

[Phil Seu]

great image. sharp and cool colors

phil seu

[Paul Pagano]

Lovely image. The bg doesn't bother me. These are one of my fav species. Love their colors. Nice and sharp!

[Bonnie Block]

Judy, this is so nice. I love the colors, angle and sharpness. My only suggestion would be to blend the bg just a bit to minimize the whitish blotches.

[Gus Cobos]

Great capture Judy,
I like the soft background and the exposure of your image...good eye contact...:)

[David Hemmings]

Hi Judy, this is gorgeous!

[Steve Wheeler]

Superb image Judy! I kinda like the OOF white spots as to me they help distinguish the head & bill and I think add more interest. Great color and light (I always get a shiny bill).

Very nice indeed!

Steve