Great bustard (Otis tarda)

[Juan Aragonés]

Here is another image of my series of the great bustard in Extemadura (Western Spain). Here this adult male is running fast to face a subadult male in order to keep him out of the displaying area reserved only for the older males. I love this species!!!
As always, your comments and critics are highly appreciated.

Nikon D2X AFS Nikkor 500f4 + 1,4XTC f7,1 1/180s ISO 320 WH on tripod and 14 hours inside the blind :D

[Alfred Forns]

How cool Juan !!! Love the strutting pose All so sharp and great complementing bg Could only wish for the leg to be visible but love this image !!!

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Juan,
Nice fantail pose and colors on this bird. The light is nice and I like the hint of plants (maybe a tiny bit less blurred if done in processing). Would've been sweeter with the subject turned a bit more toward you.
Steve

[Simon Bennett]

Striking posture, sharp and lovely light.

[Steve Maxson]

Another very cool image of this spectacular species, Juan. Love the way the light is striking the tail feathers.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Lovely action & pose. The rich colours of the bird against a subtle BG makes it pop.

[Pramod Viswanath]

Oh WOW! This is stunning display. What colors. Amazing image! Love the BG too.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Fantastic image,congrats Juan!!!

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Colourful, sharp, nice behaviour. Hat's off to your patience. 14.5 hours? Wow! I will remember this