This bird was one of a small covey that were seeking shade in a dry river bed in inland Queensland. The crest of this ground dwelling pigeon can lead to composition quandries. I've gone horizontal - what do you think?
what a species this is , Crest is simply awesome, lovely colors , nice sharpness & BG
I may tone down little bit in bottom (where light is falling )
TFS
Now this is one very nice pigeon....composition, colors and sharpness very nice.... just for interest, if there's enough leway..I'd like to see how this looks as a vertical crop
Now I know WHO stole my hair gel. :D
Seriously, a great looking Aussie this one! I would definitely go for a vertical because the only distracting element(s) I see is the bright sand areas and cropping would at least pretty much eliminate the RHS patch.
Rob,
I have never seen a pigeon like this before! It certainly has our local pigeons beat for personality. Great feather detail and light. I might consider blurring the background a bit as I find the roots and texture is drawing my eye. Or as others have suggested to make it a vertical crop. Still a great shot either way.