Crowned Hornbill

Gallery: AvianPosted November 20, 201199 views6 comments

My first opportunity to get close enough to one of these to get a reasonable image.

This was taken in Chikwenya, Zimbabwe, 15th September 2011

EOS 1D MkIV

500 mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

F7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Ken, interesting bird and perch, pleasing background and your composition accomodates that long tail nicely. I like the colors throughout the image. I enjoy the shot.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on November 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Great species, well depicted- Excellent composition, fine detail and a pleasant BG on this image- Very well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on November 20, 2011 at 3:34 PM

A really great image, Ken. Love the comp and the colors. Excellent sharpness. I might lighten the overall image just a touch.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 20, 2011 at 11:06 PM

Thanks everybody for your kind comments, most thanks must go the bird for giving me the opportunity.

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM

Wonderful image Ken. Love the composition, the perch and the background.
May

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

May,

Tanks four comment.

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