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  1. 10-15-2011, 09:59 AM #1
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    Default Pheasant - (Phasianus colchicus)

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    Well I am going to take a gamble as this is processed off site, as I'm away, so I am hesitant about colours etc.

    Taken towards the later part of the day, this guy suddenly appeared on a log in the hedgerow. He stood there for a few moments before disappearing back in, thought it would be rude not to take a couple of frames. These game birds are in abundance in their beautiful plumage at present, sadly it was taken whilst out looking for any more signs of poaching, having lost one fawn the other week. I left the annoying grassed heads in on the LHS partially obscuring a little of the plumage.

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    Subject: Pheasant head shot (Phasianus colchicus)
    Location: UK
    Camera: Canon MKIV
    Lens: 500f/4 - resting on bean bag
    Exposure: 1/125s at f/4 ISO400 0 stop compensation
    Crop: Slight crop for presentation (original capture vertical)
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  2. 10-15-2011, 10:43 AM #2
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    Super detail and a nice green BG. I'd consider boosting the exposure a bit in post, or just opening up the darks a little.
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    Cheers Doug, as I said, this is not normally how I would have liked to present it, but having seen Arties I thought it might link in quite well. Shooting early and late is what I like best, as you get great colours and the use of natural light seems to make colours really shine, well perhaps not quite with this one.
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    I like the use of natural light, and I think your color is excellent. Easy enough to open things up in post, while preserving the image's strengths.

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  5. 10-15-2011, 11:35 AM #5
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    Thanks Doug, will take a closer look when i get back next week, as I never like to rely on the laptop screen. Appreciate your input.
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    Steve

    Undoubtedly this is stunning portrait of that colorful Pheasant. Never had chance to see them in wild yet.

    I prefer Doug's suggestions here to open up things and still be in control.
    I must say you would really love to see Here. Artie's todays blog post will really mean something to you when you have such a great image.
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    Hi Mital, appreciate the link, might not have seen it and missed some valuable info.

    As I said to Doug, I cannot really tell the final outcome of the image as I am working remotely and will only be able to see the true strength once I get back home and process the image correctly, just wanted to post this for initial feedback & I felt it is in keeping with Artie's post with regard to framing.

    Thanks again for the kind words, Avian does hit some high standards with some superb threads & info.

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    Very nice and sharp shoot.... beautiful colours!
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    wow..simply stunning portrait colors
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    Awesome portrait. Great detail and colors. I am jealous. It's so difficult to find them here ...
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    Steve:

    Striking colors with pleasant BG, good eye, sharp. Do prefer Doug's brighter version, which you will be able to consider on your home monitor.

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    Steve, lovely range of colours on this fellow, and I do like the pose and detail too. Not being at your normal work station noted.
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    Stuart I have to play some 'get out' clause on this part of the Forum, standards are alway good.
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