Satin Bower-bird

[Mervyn Marsh]

Taken in the Goldcoast rainforest..

species
Common Name: Satin Bower-bird
Scientific Name: Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
Date: 30/07/2015
Goldcoast hinterlands

Camera Details
Brand/Model: Canon EOS 1dx
Lens: Canon 500mm mk ii
Camera Settings
ISO: 2500
F-Stop: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/250s

Exposure Bias/Metering/Flash: +0.7, flash was -1.3

Technique: handheld
Attraction Aides:



Notes:

[Gerhard Weldhagen]

Very good detail on the bird, crop looks a bit tight. Needs more room at the top if available.

[Alan Murphy]

Love the detail and that eye is awesome. Flash really bring out the white in iridescence birds. I would tone down the whites a bit.

[gail bisson]

The detail in the feathers is incredible. Excellent use of fill flash.
Love the eye and the reflection of you in the pupil.
I like your crop but could see a version with a hint more room top and right.
Very nice indeed!

[keith mitchell]

Agree the crop is a bit tight, detail on the feathers and the eye is superb.

[Mervyn Marsh]

Hey all, love the feedback.. I lowered the whites and gave it a bit more room at the top .. THANKS!!

[adrian dancy]

Repost better and the image impressive:)

[christopher galeski]

Nice one Mervyn,great detail,repost is better.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marvellous portrait. Wonderful colours, super fine feather details and lovely composition.

Regards,
Satish.