Hamerkop

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Can't imagine these remarkable looking birds have changed much in the millions of years they've evolved. Equally as amazing is the gigantic house/nest they construct. It is well worth looking up and reading about this unique bird. Lifer for me. C&C welcome.

D500, Sigma 150-600mm C @400mm, 1/1600s, f 6.3, HH, ISO 1000.

Geoffrey




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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoff, you have captured a classic pose showing off the shape of his head. You have also brought out the feather detail nicely, and overall, nice and sharp. I wish there was a more ripples in the water in the URC, as that area is a tad bright with no detail.

[Bill Dix]

This shows what a crazy profile these birds have when their crests are raised. Good detail.

[gail bisson]

Nice image Geoff! I might warm the image up a bit.
Nice view of the crest,
gail

[annmpacheco]

Thats a cool bird Geoffrey, classic pose of the namesake! That beak looks like it could do some damage. TFS

[Daniel Cadieux]

Man, those are some big wingtip feathers! The log behind the legs is bad luck, but I like the bits of greenery and what appears to be running water in lower right corner. Great shape to this bird.

[Glenn Pure]

A classic African bird, a perfect pose, Geoffrey. Detail is excellent but would look at the lighting adjustments on this one again as the bird looks a touch thin and the background quite bright. I'd also take a bit off the left of the frame.