Chukar

[Satie Sharma]

Chukar
Tso Moriri, Ladakh, India

1D2N, 500mm+2x, handheld from car, f/11, 1/400, ISO400

These birds are numerous in the mountains in India but a bit difficult to photograph as you mostly see them running in front of you on the road or scambling on hillsides. This guy posed for me long enough to get a couple of sharp shots.
I know the dark spot in the lower left is a bit distracting, but it's a bit too large for me to clone out.

All comments welcome. Thanks for looking.

[Krijn Trimbos]

Hi Satie,
Nice to see you here as well! Lovely shot of this beautiful bird! Love the perch, leg position and headturn. I would try how this looks without the black part in the LLC and the small green patch on the right of the bird, as they seem a bit distracting to my eye. Love the rest!

[Arthur Morris]

Welcome! I like it too. You could make a Quick Mask of the darker area and lighten it by pulling up the Curve (Control M). Nice COMP, EXP, and Sharpness.

[James Salywoda]

I like the flow and position of the rock and relationship to the bird. It really is a nice comp. Excellent shot Satie.... such a beautiful bird.

[Neil Losin]

Nice one, Satie. I like the curve of the rock he's standing on!

[Mark Schmitt]

I know exactly what you are saying. This is one tough bird to get. Great job on the opportunity.