Levitating Greater-Prairie Chicken

[Dorian Anderson]

I'm not sure how I missed this frame on my previous pass, but I'm hella stoked that I didn't toss it!

This is a few frames beyond the flight shot I posted last week. I think this capture is better on all
fronts: better wing position, the head is clear from the wing, the legs are fully extended, and the tail
in better focus etc etc etc.

Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x III on EOS R5
1/3200 at f/7.1, ISO 100)
Processed in PS (to add canvas), Topaz (for NR), and LR CC (everything else)

[Ian McLachlan]

I think this is the best of your series .I would suggest you move the bird slightly to the left or add bit more on the right. You sometimes call this trickery, but in this case its worth it. iso 100! is probably missing a nought I reckon.Bird in great condition with that nice sheen on the browns

[Sharif Uddin]

This is just stunning! The open bill, spread wings, extended feet - all create a perfect image.

[Colin Driscoll]

I love the tail and feet almost on the same level, looking like it is standing on an invisible surface.
You must have taken a lot of shots to miss this one.
Fabulous shot!

[Arthur Morris]

I would suggest that you not change one pixel :L)

with love, artie

[Arthur Morris]

Ooops. One degree off sun angle ...

with love, artie

[dankearl]

You really had a nice time at this Lek, excellent work.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Dorian ... looking good to me !!
Well done .
Personally I might boost some tones within the subject , but it is not a " must " just a matter of taste .

TFS Andreas

[Bill Dix]

Simply amazing capture. Glad you found it, and posted it. Thanks.

[Brian Sump]

Dorian, really nice frame. Gorgeous light, nice head angle, silky bkg and the calling pose rocks!

Additionally, the dof is great. Rich tones work well from my angle. A really nice frame to view TY!

[Daniel Cadieux]

You're killing it with this subject, you must be very pleased with your visit to the lek! I imagine ISO 100 is a typo.

[Volkan Akgul]

Hi Dorian,

very good photo, good actioan.

congratulations