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    Default Yellow-billed Hornbill Stare (Post # 1000!!!!)

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    Hi everyone! Time does fly, here I am posting my 1000th post on BPN in a few short months.

    This is a fun shot taken in the Kruger National Park of a yellow-billed hornbill looking down my lens. I want to thank everyone on this forum who keep on giving constructive critiques and keep on pushing me to learn more, try more and improve my shooting in the field. That's what makes this site great! Keep it up, I will try my best to do the same to your photography...
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    Hey Mork, congrats on your 1000. It came up pretty fast, and now for your next one. I like the angle, and those eyes are really giving you the one on one.

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    Congratulations on the milestone, Morkel! I always enjoy looking at images made in your part of the world.

    I like the goofy pose, sharp eyes and particularly the eye lashes. I would tone down the highlights some more.

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    Congrats on 1000...here's to many more :-)

    A fun pose for sure. I agree toning down the whites, and I wish the flash had stronger output. Focus is placed perfectly on the eyes - well done.

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    Congrats Morkel. Neat perspective on this. Nice detail as well (especially those eyelashes).

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    thanks for the kind comments guys!

    @ Daniel - I wish that too...but no worries, a Speedlite is on my list to buy soon! :)
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    Congrats Brother, loved the stare and focus point, Keep them rolling...

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    Congrats Morkel and a funny photograph indeed. Perhaps we'lle meet in februari next year somwhere in Kruger:)

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    Congratulations Morkel
    Loved that stare
    TFS

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    Outside the box and it works well. Love those eyes.

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    The stare is wonderful; the eye lashes look great. Wish you got the tip of the bill in focus too.

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    thanks for viewing and commenting everyone...
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    I wonder what mental picture the bird was taking of you? Very cool image!

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    thanks Glenda :)
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    Congratulations on the milestone - I've enjoyed many of your comments and images - this one included.

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    thanks Gerald...
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