Bateleur

[Ken Watkins]

We found this Bateleur (our first decent sughting in 3 years) whilst walking in the mpoane, I used a handy stump to steady the lens.

Taken in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 3rd September 2011.

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS + 1.4 x MkIII

F8. ISO 800, 1/2500, EV +0.33

[Mital Patel]

oh my. excellent shot.
i feel the space on top is on extra might want to reduce.

loved that heart shape wing pose.

[gail bisson]

I love how close you were able to get to this guy and how low to the ground he was for you. Love the fluffed up pose. My only nit is the shadow across his face. Good IQ and great details in the blacks. Well done,
Gail

[Harshad Barve]

one of the best image of this birdie I have seen , excellent pose , BG & Techs
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Ken, excellent exposure on the bateleur, sharp, and love the shape of the wings. How is Hwange these days? Havent been there since 1980.

[Herb Houghton]

Nice detail in the feathers. I like the eye contact here. I agree about the extra canvas up top. Are those branch shadows across the face ? Nice coloring in the lores around the beak.

[Arthur Morris]

Cute little pose for a killer :). Yes to a top crop. Easy enough to lighten the face shadows that are distracting. Sharp. EXP good.

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks for your comments I agree that the space on top is far too much.


I presume shadows come from other branches, I do not find them too distracting.