The Oxpecker

[Mario Moreno]

Bird photography is not my forte but thought I would post this image to get some feedback from the experts ....... This is a Red-billed Oxpecker, (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) feeding on an impala in Kruger National Park in the Biyamiti area. Almost a full frame ( about 15% crop ). Image captured at midday but under some trees which helped with the harsh shadows.

EOS 5D MKII - 600 mm - 1/90 sec @ f8.0 - ISO 200

[jack williamson]

This is a neat looking bird Mario. I think I would tone down the background and the impala just a little. The oxpecker looks pretty good considering it was midday.

Jack

[Mark Itol]

Lovely colors and an interesting-looking bird. I might go for a tighter crop and move the bird a little to the left.

[Mario Moreno]

Thanks for the comment Mark and your suggestion has been noted