On Robert O'Toole's workshop in Hungary, we were able to get excellent access to this wonderful, iconic bird - the Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops). As it comes in to land it lifts the crest and then drops it immediately - so I have a number of shots with the crest lowered :).
This image was taken at 5.4 meters using a Canon 1D Mk III, EF500mm +1.4x. 1/500 sec at f/8.0 on ISO 800.
In CS4 I have made a slight levels adjustment and upped contrast. Also some NR on the background. The image is almost full frame - just a little background lost in tilting the head back a couple of degrees.
I wondered about cleaning up the bill, but decided the touches of soil are testament to the work it has been doing.
Comments and suggestions appreciated.
Gerald







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