Gallery: AvianPosted June 11, 201352 views9 comments
All species of Coucal tend to pose in less than clear surroundings, and this one did try to break the trend
Taken in Kidepo National Park, Northern Uganda
EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
ISO800
F5.6
1/6400
Hand-held from open vehicle
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 11, 2013 at 9:01 AM
The shot of this nice species is showing the habitat well ! Nice colors. Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on June 11, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Interesting looking bird Ken-very nice detail and cool perch. Love the background.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 11, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Gotta see this large! The small image looks almost muddy, but the larger image with it's fine detail just shines!
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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 11, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Nice looking bird with a good perch and pleasing background. The red eye really pops
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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on June 11, 2013 at 9:30 PM
I agree with Phil, this image really comes to life in the large version. Love that red eye, the natural perch and the nice complementary BG. Very nice Ken.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Nice one, Ken. I really like the thorny perch.
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 12, 2013 at 2:45 AM
Nice one Ken - such a typical coucal pose; flopping everywhere
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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on June 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM
Very fine details in the large version. Interesting perch with all these thorns. Smooth BG. Well done.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 8, 2013 at 3:42 AM
Thanks everybody for your kind comments
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