Lilac Breated Roller

[Jan Fourie]

Taken at Kruger Park
Camera ;Canon 1 D mark 111
Lens :Canon 70-200mm USM
Speed:1/2000

[Dan Busby]

Beautiful Jan. It looks like he is walking on stilts (which I am sure was not lost on you)! The bright sunlight has caused some harshness but has also given you that sharp shadow which echoes the bird. Very nice indeed.

[Fabs Forns]

Agree on the harsh light and the stilts was the first thing I saw too :)
Quite an amazing pose. IMO, toning it down a bit may help. I like the shadow too.

[Randy Stout]

Jan:

Good advice from Dan and Fabs. I would def. try a small reverse S curve if you haven't already tried to tame the contrast a bit.

Was the bird landing or taking off?

Cheers

Randy

[Doug Brown]

Very cool pose. Agree about the harsh light, but at least it's even. Easing off on the contrast and the exposure will certainly help here.

[Ed Cordes]

I too am drawn to the "stilts". Highly unusual pose. Great detail.

[Ken Watkins]

Aside from the technical points allready raised, this is a very interesting image. I am going for a landing shot.