Helpful Posts: This bird was easier to photograph than Izzie's hummingbirds. The ostrich is a beautiful bird, and manages to live in a place where there are lots of dangers.
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Thread: A Big Bird
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17th August 2015, 10:07 PM #1
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A Big Bird
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17th August 2015, 10:49 PM #2
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Re: A Big Bird
Nice shot.
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18th August 2015, 01:41 AM #3
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Re: A Big Bird
Great composition taking full advantage of the bird's posture.
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18th August 2015, 03:20 AM #4
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Re: A Big Bird
Good one. I like how you were able to catch the "kink" in its neck.
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18th August 2015, 08:28 AM #5
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Re: A Big Bird
Oh Chuck....this is a beautiful shot indeed !! I like the composition very much as I had not seen anything like it so far...and much closer in-you-face sort of thing but different...how did you ever manage this one?!!??!?!! Can I steal it for my wallpaper just for a few days ?
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18th August 2015, 09:24 AM #6
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Re: A Big Bird
Nice shot, Chuck, but that crick in the neck... ouch!
Did you consider cropping the left half off?
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18th August 2015, 01:02 PM #7
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Re: A Big Bird
Very nice shot
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18th August 2015, 01:14 PM #8
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Re: A Big Bird
Talk about a "kink" in the neck!
Great capture; I love the expression in the eye!
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18th August 2015, 01:33 PM #9
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Re: A Big Bird
Thanks to all for the comments. I thought this was more interesting than the more common shot of the ostrich with its head up. Izzie, if you would enjoy it, add it to your wall paper. Greg, your idea of cropping off the left side is interesting. I tried it, per your suggestion. What do the rest of you think?
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18th August 2015, 02:11 PM #10
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Re: A Big Bird
Yes, I think the kink and the eyes make it.
Originally Posted by csa mt
Talk about a "kink" in the neck! Great capture; I love the expression in the eye!
John
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18th August 2015, 10:46 PM #11
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Re: A Big Bird
Great capture, Chuck! I had no idea these birds could do that with their neck. I love how the head and neck are set off by the brown body feathers, too. Very cool shot.
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23rd August 2015, 01:48 AM #12
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Re: A Big Bird
I do love the originality of this shot. Nice!
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23rd August 2015, 02:06 AM #13
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Re: A Big Bird
I love the composition. I'd leave the cropping as is ... Any further cropping might destroy the integrity of the photo. The position of the eyes is perfect!
Great photo, Chuck
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