So Happy to not be a Turkey today! Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[Randy Stout]

This trumpeter was captured last weekend. I was struck by the texture on the neck and breast. These are free ranging birds, that drop into the bird sanctuary for some sunday morning socializing.

D500 Sigma 150-600 S, f/7.1 ISO 800 1/2500s hand held

Post: Added sliver of canvas to top. Selective sharpening. Toned down the whites a bit.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Randy

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the fall colored BG, sharpness, exposure and composition. Well done Randy.,

[Colin Driscoll]

Randy, the textures in this bird are fabulous. I would like to see a little more detail in the beak, the info is in the image and just needs to be brought out.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image in habitat. I like the blue water, excellent whites and composition.

Regards,
Satish.