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    Ofer Levy
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    Default Black Francolin - male calling

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    1D Mark II, Canon 500 f4, x2, 1/160, f8, iso 500, tripod, full Wimberley, hide, early morning light

    Got this in Israel about three years ago.

    ~95% of full frame

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    New species for me and what a spectacular image! Its all there - action, sharpness, sweet light and glorious background.

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    Superb one Ofer, loved the pose, colours, details and BG.. congrats..

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    Cool calling pose, sharpness, angle and BG look good, too. If it were mine, I might tone down the whites more. There is some purple on the feet, is this due to fringing or something else?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt View Post
    Cool calling pose, sharpness, angle and BG look good, too. If it were mine, I might tone down the whites more. There is some purple on the feet, is this due to fringing or something else?
    Thanks for your comments guys!
    Axel, I see the purple you mention but Ican't really tell what it is. This image was taken in very early morning light with the x2 converter so it is possible its some sort of chromatic aberration.

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    sweet image bro, the techs could not be better.. I am anazed the SS is not higher considering the light, f8, iso 500... but very well done as always... if anything, maybe a bit tighter on the left, more on the right., but I am being a bit picky!

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    Awesome species and spectacular image
    TFS

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    What an awesome bird and spectacular image!

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    Amazing sharpness for a 2X converter. Nice pose.

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    sick shot, perfect in all regards :)

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    Dear Ofer
    One of the best shot of male black frankolin , i have ever seen , we have this bird also in iran but never could not taken like this shot , very nice pose ,Bg , sharpness, compo with 2x tlc! with 1/160 shutter speed , well done ,
    With best wishes
    Babak

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    Lovely shot, of a great looking bird. I love the calling pose and the great eye contact.

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    Great looking species Ofer!

    Singing pose, smooth BG and plumage patters are wonderful. A winner for sure.

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    Great shot and great pose. I'm jealous as I've been trying to get a shot at one of these for the past week. They are very easily spooked.

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    This is a beauty Ofer - fabulous pose, plumage detail, pose and setting.

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    Absolutely beautiful capture, nice bird that is new to me, pose, open beak, eye contact, exposure, BG. You have a real keeper here. Congratulations.

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    Outstanding shot my friend I love the calling pose. Perfect techs!

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    Amazing pose captured ,great background and detail of the bird

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    Fantastic image all around Ofer. Well done!

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