Probably one of the most photographed birds in South Africa, taken towards the later part of the day. Background is not ideal and no chance of moving, perhaps reversing a fraction back may have offered a more 'clear backdrop', but you take what you can, as I would rather have one 'in the bag' rather than nothing at all.
Kurt, I know I owe you a reply on my last thread, will address that.
Steve
Subject: Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)
Location: SA
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 200-400f/4 (560mm ext used) HH
Exposure: 1/250s at f/8 ISO800
Original format: Landscape, very slight crop.
Comments
5 commentsThe background is far enough behind the oof that it is not a distraction to -- the background around the head is very nice -- all those colors and the orange eye -- like it all
Lovely detail in the bird, Steve. The bg is what it is and sometimes, as you say, we don't have a lot of choice. I'd certainly have taken this one.
Thanks guys, I know we ALL strive to get the perfect background whilst 'out' or in 'set-ups', but often we just have to sadly accept what there is, although I do have them with perhaps better/more pleasing BKG's, I just like the warm colours and perhaps the less 'sterile' look.
cheers
Steve
Beautiful detail on the bird, especially the head. The background is not ideal, but not a deal breaker for me. Well done.
Steve, even with the busy BG, you managed to nicely isolate your subject so the BG doesn't become a major distraction. Nice work.