Rhinoceros Hornbill
Bird with a horn!15 total reviews
Comment from Sange
We both know focus is soft here but I don't know if you had to shoot through glass or a fence. I know this, I spent 20 minutes trying to capture a male and female nest building two weeks ago. But they were in a enclosure with square fencing which is harder to make disappear when shooting. The female was in a large old wine barrel they attached to a tree. The male was bringing her nesting material. I needed to be able to walk backwards 3 more steps to make the fence disappear. But we were on a bridge...So no shots. :(
So I will enjoy yours..It actually shows better when you click to see the better quality image.
Camera techs seem fine, so my guess is it's enclosure was the challenge.
Anyway..You got the entire bird in the shot and I can now see what I was missing when we saw one.
Nice work Grace ;)
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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We both know focus is soft here but I don't know if you had to shoot through glass or a fence. I know this, I spent 20 minutes trying to capture a male and female nest building two weeks ago. But they were in a enclosure with square fencing which is harder to make disappear when shooting. The female was in a large old wine barrel they attached to a tree. The male was bringing her nesting material. I needed to be able to walk backwards 3 more steps to make the fence disappear. But we were on a bridge...So no shots. :(
So I will enjoy yours..It actually shows better when you click to see the better quality image.
Camera techs seem fine, so my guess is it's enclosure was the challenge.
Anyway..You got the entire bird in the shot and I can now see what I was missing when we saw one.
Nice work Grace ;)
Comment Written 04-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017
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Thank you :) There is netting all around their enclosure. Wish you could have got your shot, that sounds like a nice image. Thank you for the 15th review on this one too!
Comment from PeglegDeb
OMG Grace but that is just one crazy looking bird! Your notes, btw are perfect!! So good to read a little something about what I am looking at.
LOVE that you photographed him from this angle and how accommodating he was to turn his head so you could include a shot of that most unique feature. Focus on his body and tail is very good. You've detailed wonderfully those wing feathers most especially even to showing the texture...soft and satiny smooth. Focus on head, beak and horn is just a tad soft. Colors are good...again the body being just about perfect but color good throughout. It is well exposed and your long, lean format is just a perfect way to frame him....oh and eye is good too. Even managed a bit of sparkle there.
Wow...is he unusual....definitely the first time I've seen anything like this.....and ALWAYS enjoy seeing something brand new Grace.
Deborah
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2017
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OMG Grace but that is just one crazy looking bird! Your notes, btw are perfect!! So good to read a little something about what I am looking at.
LOVE that you photographed him from this angle and how accommodating he was to turn his head so you could include a shot of that most unique feature. Focus on his body and tail is very good. You've detailed wonderfully those wing feathers most especially even to showing the texture...soft and satiny smooth. Focus on head, beak and horn is just a tad soft. Colors are good...again the body being just about perfect but color good throughout. It is well exposed and your long, lean format is just a perfect way to frame him....oh and eye is good too. Even managed a bit of sparkle there.
Wow...is he unusual....definitely the first time I've seen anything like this.....and ALWAYS enjoy seeing something brand new Grace.
Deborah
Comment Written 06-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much! He is a strange looking bird - and I like seeing things I haven't seen before too - I think it's pretty interesting. Thanks again!
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My complete pleasure Grace.
Comment from momentsofjoy7351
What a wonderful capture of this fellow - have never seen this bird. Very grand fellow!!! I'd give the head a bit of sharpening but other than that this is a fabulous shot. No zingy... so close to perfection. Would have been a sixer for me - almost there. Great color and lighting - what a grand capture. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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What a wonderful capture of this fellow - have never seen this bird. Very grand fellow!!! I'd give the head a bit of sharpening but other than that this is a fabulous shot. No zingy... so close to perfection. Would have been a sixer for me - almost there. Great color and lighting - what a grand capture. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you for your comments, advice and generous rating! :)
Comment from supergold
a good close up of this strange and ugly bird;
sharp focus on the feathers, just a tad soft on the bill; excellent exposure control for the B&W;
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2017
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a good close up of this strange and ugly bird;
sharp focus on the feathers, just a tad soft on the bill; excellent exposure control for the B&W;
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much!
Comment from SCHATZLING
Very impressive shot of this fabulous (and quite unique to me) looking bird. I love that you took the photo from its backside (I favor backs over fronts) and of course managed to capture him (Are those red eyes?) perfectly with that entire bill. Looking down at him or straight at him or even up at him would not have been the photo of choice. What you took....the side view of his head....that was the best way. Filling the entire frame with him makes this photo top notch. Everything about this photo.....from lighting to focus; from positioning of the subject within your frame to post editing; from color to contrast to shadow to highlights.....ALL are top notch. Excellent shot. Thanks for sharing.
And thank you for your artist's notes. Appreciate that VERY much so.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2017
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Very impressive shot of this fabulous (and quite unique to me) looking bird. I love that you took the photo from its backside (I favor backs over fronts) and of course managed to capture him (Are those red eyes?) perfectly with that entire bill. Looking down at him or straight at him or even up at him would not have been the photo of choice. What you took....the side view of his head....that was the best way. Filling the entire frame with him makes this photo top notch. Everything about this photo.....from lighting to focus; from positioning of the subject within your frame to post editing; from color to contrast to shadow to highlights.....ALL are top notch. Excellent shot. Thanks for sharing.
And thank you for your artist's notes. Appreciate that VERY much so.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much for your in depth comments and rating! I appreciate it. Yes, those are red eyes :) The only difference between the male and female is the color of the eyes. The males have red eyes and the females have white ones.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A virtual 6er for overall impact!
An interesting initial impact.
Impressive capture! Excellent choice of subject. Rara avis.
A rare find! Unique "horn" for a bird! Verdant backdrop!
Fine features & textures.
Nice glint in his eye...
Compact vertical framing.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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A virtual 6er for overall impact!
An interesting initial impact.
Impressive capture! Excellent choice of subject. Rara avis.
A rare find! Unique "horn" for a bird! Verdant backdrop!
Fine features & textures.
Nice glint in his eye...
Compact vertical framing.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 04-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much for your in depth and high review!
Comment from Stringbean
Wow! This is a beautiful capture of this Hornbill I can only imagine what they sound like. Thanks for your good artists notes. Perfectly framed. Nice sharp focus with well defined details. Beautiful capture of the gorgeous feathers and giant peak. Superb eye clarity. Really nice work and thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Wow! This is a beautiful capture of this Hornbill I can only imagine what they sound like. Thanks for your good artists notes. Perfectly framed. Nice sharp focus with well defined details. Beautiful capture of the gorgeous feathers and giant peak. Superb eye clarity. Really nice work and thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 04-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much! They sounds like an entire flock of geese all at once - very loud!
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You are so welcome Grace...well done! Mary Lynn
Comment from nikman
Quite a weird and exotic, to me, presented here! Your composition being full and central gives us an excellent full length look at the bird. The image is sharp and exposure fine. Perhaps it could be a little brighter? Otherwise, very nice work!
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Quite a weird and exotic, to me, presented here! Your composition being full and central gives us an excellent full length look at the bird. The image is sharp and exposure fine. Perhaps it could be a little brighter? Otherwise, very nice work!
Comment Written 04-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much! I think it is pretty weird looking too :)
Comment from Imaginos
A very interesting bird. Beautiful in a strange way. I love the white tailfeathers with their black stripe. It reminds me of a sweater my mother used to wear. A wonderful photograph.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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A very interesting bird. Beautiful in a strange way. I love the white tailfeathers with their black stripe. It reminds me of a sweater my mother used to wear. A wonderful photograph.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Thank you! I thought the tail was interesting too and now that you mention it, it does have a sweater quality!
Comment from woodblewitt
I have seen some Hornbills in S. Africa but never this amazing specimen as its local to where you mention. Wonderful study with side look to accentuate its make-up. Marvellous detail and clarity set against broad leaf plant. Nature certainly brings up some innovative ideas and shapes. One thing about this bird ,it will never need to shelter from rain with this permanent waterproof hat. Super photograph. Sorry ran out of sixes.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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I have seen some Hornbills in S. Africa but never this amazing specimen as its local to where you mention. Wonderful study with side look to accentuate its make-up. Marvellous detail and clarity set against broad leaf plant. Nature certainly brings up some innovative ideas and shapes. One thing about this bird ,it will never need to shelter from rain with this permanent waterproof hat. Super photograph. Sorry ran out of sixes.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2017
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Thank you very much!