and now the male ....

[John Chardine]

Following Alexander's wonderful image of a female pheasant, I had to post a portrait of a male, made this winter under my feeder. I think they make a nice couple. The spots here and there are melted snow.

Canon EOS 50D, 500mm f4
capture date: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 4:01 PM
exposure program: Manual
ISO speed: 640
shutter speed: 1/320
aperture: f5.6
exposure bias: +0.0
metering: Pattern
flash: ON - beamer, - 1 2/3 ?

[Randy Stout]

John:

Very effective head shot. The beak and eye are nice and sharp, I love the reflection of your house in the eye. The colors look true, I like the texture in the red patch. It would have been very easy to blow the red channel on this fellow I think.

Your flash use was very unobtrusive, just like I like it.

Cheers

Randy

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice portrait John. I love and appreciate the detail as I have never seen a male Pheasant up so close. The eye is stunning as is that red face patch. Thanks for posting. :)

[Bryan Hix]

John, nice portrait. My preference would be to see more of the neck. Great job on the reds as well.

[Alexander Koenders]

Verr nice John and a wonderfull detail. I wonder if the female will find this male atractive:)

[Ramon M. Casares]

I would've loved a bit more room, but the detail here is exceptional! Love the light and colors too. Congratulations!

[Stephen Stephen]

Wonderful detail John! I too would go for a touch more space but I'd love to have this in my collection.

Do I see you reflected in his pupil? ;)

[Nate Chappell]

Wow, great detail here John, a neat portrait, maybe just a bit more room around the bird.