Superb starling

[Steve Kaluski]

The Grey Crowned Cranes flew, so finding a nice Acacia tree to pull unto and have breakfast and coffee seemed a good idea, before slowly making our way back to camp. Once we were all 'fuelled' up, we throw the crumbs onto the track, knowing that the flock of Superb starlings would swoop down and consume any tasty morsel in moments.

Thanks to those who posted or viewed the previous posting.

Steve

Subject: Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus)
Location: Kenya, Mara
Camera: Canon EOS R5
*Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM HH
Exposure: 1/1600s at f/8 ISO1250 EV+1
Original format: Portrait, almost FF
Processed via: LRCC 12.3, & PS'23 24.4.1

[Jonathan Ashton]

Glorious - superb colours! The darkest plumage looks a little dense to me apart from that a curious pose and unusual image.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Oh Steve lovely colors in the starling showing up .
All does look ok , technically spoken .... just wish you had chosen a different comp . I would prefer more room at the foot as the bird is looking downwards ...
Light was already harsh and you did quite well , wish there was more detail in the head visible . But difficult with that angle of light

TFS Andreas

[Volkan Akgul]

Hi Steve, of course it's nice but my expectation is higher for you. (personal)Congratulations.Colors and rendering are very good.