Theme: Crested Barbet

[Richard Flack]

This beautiful barbet was feeding its youngsters at a game farm in the Waterberg. After a bit of patient waiting I was rewarded with a few shots. (I think I may have posted this before but would have been some time back as this was taken in Nov 2013).
Look forward to your comments.

Sharpened for web, removed branches top left, improved brightness/contrast, medium crop

ISO 400 / f5.6 / 1/250s / Exp bias 0

[Karl Egressy]

Fantastic colors and details, Richard.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the raised crest, food item and details. The composition is a little tight for me and I would run more NR on the BG. A new bird for me, thanks for posting it Richard.

[Richard Flack]

Thanks Karl and Jim! Appreciate the comments and you taking the time!

[David Salem]

I think this one's great. I really like the Pose with the food and the feather detail and the colors in this birds feathers. Nice that you caught him with his crest also. Well done

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent portrait. Very nice pose, beautiful colors, great details and nice composition.


Regards,
Satish.

[Richard Flack]

Thanks a ton for the comments David and Satish. Really appreciate you guys taking the time!