Cape Glossy Starling

[Alexander Koenders]

This wonderfulle collared buird can be found in South Africa

Olympus E3, Zuiko ED300 F2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, 600mm focuslength, 1/400 sec, F7.1, ISO320, 0 stop

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[Ramon M. Casares]

The light seems harsh and there are some hot areas, also IMO it´s a bit oversharpened, but I love the comp, BG, detail and colors, the species is wonderfull. Congratualitons!

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful capture, Alexanders, agree with Ramon's points, a little post processing will make it shine. Thanks for sharing it!

[Doug Brown]

I agree with Ramon's assessment of this beautiful bird. A little work on the exposure in a RAW converter and a little less sharpening and you'll have a winner.

[KurtPreston]

I agree with everyone ... but only up to a point. The thing I really like about this is that the glossiness really comes through and whatever adjustments you make should preserve that.

[Doug Hitchcox]

I agree about it being a bit to harsh in some areas but I would also try to bring out some detail in the darks of the neck. Aside from that it has a beautiful background and nice composition!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Ramon has covered it all . Very lovely image and I very much like the crop you chose Alexander. Many thanks for sharing.