My first [and only] sighting of this unique bird from last year.
50D, 300 2.8, 2x II
1/1000, f8, iso 400
Full frame
Appeared to have a bit of blue in the white, which I attempted to remove.
Comments appreciated
My first [and only] sighting of this unique bird from last year.
50D, 300 2.8, 2x II
1/1000, f8, iso 400
Full frame
Appeared to have a bit of blue in the white, which I attempted to remove.
Comments appreciated
Sidharth
I must say that one opportunity you bagged very well. superb closeup. Will patch that little blue over the head. Also may be reduce the shine on long bill ;)
AIA can say i just loved this portrait. last year had travelled 400km with news of 30 Indian Skimmers and two days inland roaming couldnt find anything. :(
Yet to see one in field as highly wished this year.

excellent head shot Sid I love the details.
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Very nice portrait. I like the windswept look to the head feathers. Great IQ and I like the comp,
Gail
Hey Sid, congrats on your first - I dont have one.Good choice of aperture, as your DOF is perfect. Overall, well exposed sharp. and just enough space all round. Killer BG too. A fine image Sid.
Maybe it's me/my eyes.
Everyone thinks the head is sharp; I am seeing the area behind and below the eye as soft.
Perhaps I simply do not know the bird.
Cheers, Jay
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Looks sharp to me. Though the bird is quite disheveled (with lots of missing feathers on the chin) you have created a pleasing image with the soft light and perfect framing.
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Great detail on this portrait, Sidharth. Beautiful.
Nice portrait, great exposure and the bill is filled with lots of detail.
What a messy bird, you have created a great image of him (or her). I find this portrait to be quite humorous. Not everything in nature is perfect.
Thank you all for the feedback. I appreciate it.
Jay, I looked at the RAW at 200% :) That's just how the feathers in that area are.
A great look at that crazy bill. Nice and close with great detail.
another stunning portrait sid..amazing sharpness..grt

Great exposure and details. :)