Back from Peru with a Common Potoo...

[Glenn Bartley]

Oh...that rhymes :)

What a trip I have just returned from. 3 months in spectacular Peru - one of the birdiest countries in the whole world (2nd only to Columbia). I have loads of images to share of rare species, hard to find endemics and of course hummingbirds. But I wanted to start with a fun one that I hope will make you smile :)

All the best!

Glenn

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On
ISO: 800
Focal length: 500mm

[Randy Stout]

Glenn:

That is one crazy looking bird. He really needs an ophthalmologist to straighten out those eyes! Perch provides interesting leading lines. The flash has left it quite bright though, and I would consider burning in the perch to reduce its luminosity. I might even consider a luminosity blend layer with multiply layer to tone down the highlights of the bird a bit.

Great to see an unusual bird. Look forward to more.


Cheers

Randy

[Kiran Poonacha]

It's going to be a treat indeed Glenn.. Loved the start, really made me smile. TFS

[Tom Rambaut]

Man those eyes do not look real - crazy looking bird. I agree with trying to tone down the perch.

[Gary Esman]

Reminds me of Beaker from the Muppets. Very cool, keep them coming.

Gary

[Dan Busby]

Muppet indeed! That's one crazy creature Glenn. Fantastic. Don't disagree with the idea of toning down branch luminosity. I have only seen Potoos with their eyes closed!

[Arno Ellmer]

Interesting shot ,Glen.
Looking forward to your images from Peru !!

[Ishmeet Sahni]

The eyes look like that of a stuffed toy.....a cool bird though. Waiting to see more......

[RAM MALLYA]

Sure it is funny lil creature and amazing capture .