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    Default Lilac-breasted Roller (South Africa)

    This is the same individual I showed in a full-body a few weeks ago. I captured this frame before that one (and under similar cloud), and I decided to go with a headshot because the perched was a hot mess.

    The crop is probably right on the border for decent IQ, but I really liked the crack of color in the high-key surrounds.

    Probably didn't need to go all the way down to f/9 given the distance to the subject, but there it is........

    Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x III on EOS R5
    1/500 at f/9, ISO 1600
    Processed in LR CC and Topaz

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    Colours and details are good but I definitely prefer an image of the bird complete.

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    Hi Dorian, beautiful bird, love the colors. The bird really stands out against the white background. Not sure how much of a crop but I think the IQ held up well. Thank you for sharing.
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    IQ looks pretty good to me. Handsome bird. I'm generally not a big fan of high key images but I do like it in this instance.

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