Ground Hornbill tossing a bug

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

This was at the Okavango Delta. 7D II and 100-400 II.
1/1250
f/7.1
ISO 400

[Bill Dix]

Great open-beak look at this hornbill. Seems like it would take a lot of bugs to satisfy this guy.

[adrian dancy]

Excellent behaviour capture. Good detail too.

[Ian Wilson]

Wonderful action you have captured here Sanjeev. I would remove the piece of grass in the background close to the bird's head. The image looks just a touch magenta to me especially noticeable in the facial skin which should be more scarlet. Regards, Ian.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sanjeev, you nailed this, as I find these guys are always on the move, and never walking parallel to the camera - always away, looking for their next meal. Well timed to have captured the toss. I would maybe tone down the BG a touch.

[mohammad reza shahab]

Hi Sanjeev,nice pose and details .


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[Karen Pleasant]

I've seen birds flip a fish, but never a bug! You have captured the behavior very well. I agree with Ian about the grass near the head being a bit distracting. If you decide to address that, also take a look and the long straight line (blade?) in the mid to upper right corner.

[Ritesh Nangare]

Wow stunning action catch here , love the light and details on the bird , the pray item is little bit small but it does not matter to the beauty of this image .......

TFS....