Curve-billed thrasher

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

I made this image in Gilbert Ranch AZ.

Camera Settings:-
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Nikon D850 600 f/4 + 1.4 x TCIII
1/1250 sec; f/5.6; ISO 1250
Manual; Matrix metering
Fill Flash


Post Processing:-
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Raw Processing using C1P 20
2x3 Crop
Nik 25-25 Filter on Bird at reduced opacity
Neat Image NR
Sharpening for Presentation
Cloned few black spots on Saguaro Cactus⁣




Let me know your thoughts and comments.

I wish you all Happy New Year.


Thanks
Krishna

[kevin Hice]

Krishna love it high key and open bill . On top of the cactus beautiful. Maybe would have cropped a little off the left side. But that is being picky.wish it were mine. TFS

[Colin Driscoll]

Good clear and interesting shot. It would be nice to get one a bit more level with the bird.

[Bill Dix]

Great look-back calling pose, and I love most of the cactus. But it's a bit overpowering to my eye especially at the oof bottom. I might consider cropping some off bottom and left.

[John Mack]

The high key treatment works very well here. Nice framing. Really digging that cactus perch. Nice to have the bill open on the bird.

[gail bisson]

I love the perch and the raised toe. Just wish there was less perch.
Agree with Bill on the crop.Taking a bit off the bottom will also reduce the impact of the steep shooting angle.
Good to see something different!
Gail