Cape Sugarbird 2

[Ken Watkins]

Taken on the road between Elim and Napier, Western Cape, South Africa, 2nd December 2009

EOS 1D MkIII

500mm F4 IS hand-held

F5.6, 1/640. ISO 800

The blown arts of the flower are "hairs" which I could not get rid off.

[Betsie Storm]

I like this version a lot, Ken. Looks like the sugar bird is sitting on a nest:). Like the over-the-shoulder pose, somewhat mean expression, nice eye contact & details. Blown hairs on the protea flower does not bother me at all.
ps- the beak can maybe do with a bit of linear burn to take the reflection away.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Such a lovely composition Ken !!! Wonderful pose and a killer BG. Like this a lot !!

[Robert Winslow]

I really like the diffuse light, colors and background. Also like the expression on the bird's face.

Robert Winslow
www.robertwinslowphoto.com

[Michael Zajac]

Beautiful details and pose.The flower looks awesome. Nice composition.

[Steve Canuel]

Couldn't get that one positioned in that perch much nicer than that. Nice headturn, perch, BG, and detail.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Lovely soft light Ken, goo head turn. I would consider increasing the midtones slightly in levels?

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks for your comments and advice.

The flower is a protea.