This frame is a huge departure from my usual super clean backgrounds, but I did this deliberately.
This Andean cotinga inhabits Subtropical and Temperate Forest (~5,000 - 10,000 feet) from Western
Venezuela south to Central Peru. They forage in the tops of trees, and thick foliage rarely offers a clear
view. This male was descending to a feeding station, but I decided to shoot him in representative habitat
instead. So many tropical shots are set-up (mine included), and I really wanted to use this opportunity
to show this striking species as one would observe it in the wild. This feels more like a field photo than a
set-up, and that's exactly what I wanted to achieve. I know this won't be for everyone......
Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 IS II on EOS 1DX Mark II
1/100 at f/5.6, ISO 2000, tripod
Processed in LR CC. I selectively reduced the exposure on the various leaves to combat glare on them.
I think it was a fairly subtle fix that helps accentuate the bird against the foliage.
Green-and-black Fruiteater
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