Turquoise-browed Motmot

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

This is Nicaragua's national bird but is very common on some parts of the north western Pacific side in Costa Rica.

For this one

Mark III
300f/4@f5.6
ISO1000
Hand held
Minor tweaks in LR.

Thanks for looking.

[Ian Wilson]

Gorgeous bird Juan Carlos. Light looks a bit tricky but you have handled the scene very well. I would tone down the brightest patch top left corner. Regards, Ian

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

That's one pretty bird Juan! Love the composition and colors displayed here. TFS!

[Frank Schauf]

Sweet BG colors and look back pose.

[Bill Dix]

Great pose, comp, bg. Tough tropical lighting handled well. Nicely done, Juan Carlos.

[gail bisson]

Beautiful bird and pose. Agree with Bill on toning down LUC.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Many thanks guys for your advise. I will post a repost with the corrections!

[Dvir Barkay]

Really nice shot, good profile and amazing looking bird. Yes the highlights are bright, but I like it natural like that.