Grey Francolin #2

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Hi everyone,
A grey Francolin from my Hampi, Karnataka state trip in southern India. Photographed from a hide.
1DX II
700mm
1/1600
f/8
ISO 1600

[David Roach]

This is my favorite so far. You got the whole bird parallel to the sensor and sharp, great environmental BG and beautiful colors throughout. TFS

ps
Love that raised foot...

[annmpacheco]

A beautiful bird and great light. I just love the red feet and the raised foot makes the difference here. Not a fan of the large rock. Maybe lighten the dark browns slightly and smooth out the prominent lines in the back if you choose. Very nice work Sanjeev.

[Brian Sump]

Sanjeev, very nice light and to see a foot is key on this one.

As David mentioned, getting the bird parallel worked out very well for you but I second the comments on the abrupt dark line caused by the rock as well and the branch going up diagonally to the left of the rock.

TFS!

[gail bisson]

Like the bird and the light but that bright rock in the BG really pulls the eye away.
I am also missing seeing the other foot. The leg feels very cut-off.
Gail