Which do you prefer?
Aug 19, 2023 20:32:02 #
This is a full frontal view of the same species (not the same bird) that I posted a few days ago-a Resplendent Quetzal. This image was taken in Costa Rica in the Talamanca Highlands in central Costa Rica. These birds are found only at altitude-typically above 5000' in the cloud forest. What is unusual about this shot is there is a splash of sunlight; typically these birds prefer cloudy, misty, foggy conditions to venture out and about. BG was brought down and a few hot spots were brought down using a Curves layer. Tough to get these guys in the frame as their tails can be up to a 24" long. Do you prefer this shot or the wider shot I posted a few days ago?
Shot with a Canon R5, 600 f/4.0; SS 1/80, f/5.6/ ISO 1250, EC +0.3.
Shot with a Canon R5, 600 f/4.0; SS 1/80, f/5.6/ ISO 1250, EC +0.3.
Aug 19, 2023 21:29:26 #
bajadreamer wrote:
This is a full frontal view of the same species (n... (show quote)
I prefer this one. The bird is the subject. The other wide view is a photo of an environment, the bird gets lost in all the plant material.
Aug 19, 2023 21:40:59 #
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Aug 20, 2023 16:31:00 #
bajadreamer wrote:
This is a full frontal view of the same species (n... (show quote)
Any orientation is fine with me since your shooting is so superb 🌞🟢🌞🟢🌞
Aug 20, 2023 17:11:39 #
lamiaceae wrote:
I prefer this one. The bird is the subject. The other wide view is a photo of an environment, the bird gets lost in all the plant material.
It is a spectacular bird. I can understand why the Mayans thought it was messenger from God. When you watch one of these males fly, their long tail flows up and down behind them-hence the "snake-bird" analogy from the Mayans.
Aug 20, 2023 17:12:20 #
Barn Owl wrote:
bajadreamer, Thanks for your excellent post and the specs of the image.
You are welcome. I would like for viewers to have any idea of the conditions faced when the image was taken and any changes I made during processing.
Aug 20, 2023 17:12:33 #
joecichjr wrote:
Any orientation is fine with me since your shooting is so superb 🌞🟢🌞🟢🌞
Kind words.
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