Little Beggar

Gallery: AvianPosted November 25, 2016362 views10 comments

Yes, you have seen this before. This is a re-work, taking into consideration the many helpful comments and suggestions, especially from Keith, after my first posting.
The old, original version won a Judge's Choice award at the 2016 NANPA yearly contest, and this one is much improved, I hope - so this is the one that will be published.

Lilac-Breasted Rollers - adults and begging juvenile
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
2014:05:11 23:11:01 (west coast time)
D800
500mm
1/1250 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
Hand-held from car window

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 25, 2016 at 7:49 PM

Some nice improvements, Sandy. Congratulations.

devil

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on November 26, 2016 at 3:16 AM

Sandy,

I like it very much and on my recent trip to South Africa I was able to observe a similar situation. Unfortunately the actors always posed inadequate for a photo.

Congratulations to the award devil

Registered on January 27, 2004, 494 Posts, 4021 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 26, 2016 at 5:57 AM

Not only did you capture an awesome behavior display, they just so happen to be one of the most beautiful bird species in the world (in my opinion). The Roller family is perfectly situated on a wonderful tree limb, and are pleasingly composed.
A Beauty devil

Congratulations on the "Judges Choice" award Sandy!!! This image certainly deserves such recognition!

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 26, 2016 at 10:41 AM

It's a remarkable scene, Sandy. I love the placement of these three and the behavior you captured.

Since it's an award winner, I probably shouldn't be mentioning making changes, but because of the symmetry created by the three birds, I really want to see that "triangle" centered... either in this horizontal composition or as a tighter vertical. The three points of color really make the image, and should draw the eye inward, IMO.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by David Bogener on November 26, 2016 at 2:07 PM

Another award winner! Great poses and sharpness on all 3 subjects. Love the perch and composition.

Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 26, 2016 at 4:15 PM

Max, ALL comments and suggestions always welcome and appreciated! EVERYthing can be better in some way, most of the time.
I'm not sure I can change the crop when i submit a high-resolution copy for the publication, but i will ask, as I agree with you about the centering.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 27, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Brings a smile to my face, Sandy ! Lovely colors in these rollers !
Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on November 27, 2016 at 10:39 PM

Hey Sandy! It's been a while.... hope you are doing well. From the looks of this photo I think so. What beautiful subjects, and nothing like getting all three sharp in one shot. Excellent!

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on November 29, 2016 at 3:54 PM

I have not seen the previous one, but this one is so great.
Amazing how you could get those three beautiful birds. Well done!

Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on December 1, 2016 at 11:32 AM

I know I'm coming in late on this one but I love everything about it Sandy. Outstanding! devil

Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments