Helmeted Guineafowl Portrait

[Stu Bowie]

These guys never keep still, so its not always possible to capture a good HA. This was captured alongside the same dam as my previous image, and got lucky with the HA. He was pretty close, and although I wished for more DOF, I dont believe stopping down any more would have helped.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300 F/2.8 +1.4 TC = 420mm
1/1250
F/8.0
ISO 800

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

You don't get them clearer / closer than this, Stu! I just love the detail - looks like he/she has a few miles below the belt! Wonder what the round little balls are around its neck - ticks?

[Ian Wilson]

Splendid capture Stuart. A nervous look and great character in this bird's face. Good composition, the details are superb and the background works harmoniously. All looks good to me. Regards, Ian.

[keith mitchell]

Stuart these birds have an almost prehistoric look about them, lovely and sharp with nice colour and detail.

Keith.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Cracking detail here Stu - getting a clear headshot like this is hard, I know.
That 300 f2.8 is a cream machine!

[vishaljadhav]

Wow details
nice choice for a portrait composition
colours look nice

[John Robinson]

Well done Stu. Can't fault it.
John

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular portrait with beautiful colors and superb details.
Love the frame, Stuart Sir.

Regards,
Satish.

[Marina Scarr]

Killer head shot, Stuart. Great angle, BG, colors and details.

[Shawn Zierman]

Awesome! You nailed the details and dof on this image. Love all the colors on this lovely bird, but man that skin makes me want to go put on some lotion!

[Stu Bowie]

Wonder what the round little balls are around its neck - ticks?

Thanks Tobie. They look like ticks.

Thank you everyone else for the feedback and comments. Always appreciated.

[Daniel Cadieux]

These guys look so much like our turkeys!! Perfect head angle, good light and comp. I'm OK with the dof. A few brighter highlights in the BG could be toned down IMO, especially the larger one near the bill.

[gail bisson]

A beautiful picture of a less than beautiful bird!
The IQ and therefore the details are really good.
Those ticks are cool looking,
Gail

[Binu John]

You nailed this portrait shot! Beautiful pose, HA, BG and wonderful IQ! TFS

[David Salem]

Great looking detail in this portrait of an unusual and awesome looking bird. Nice BG color too. Well done Stuart

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Stu - great detail and sharpness. Dof looks fine. Just a really nice simple portrait with a pleasing bg.

TFS,
Rachel