Comment from Sange
NICE!
Yippee on white balance control on both the black and white!!
You learned well Shadow! Kelvin is the only way to learn to control the color temps.
Focus, captured pose and eye clarity with bonus catch light are superb here.
Great shot of a bird I have never seen.
;)

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017

thanks Sange :)

Comment from Envision
What an unusual combination of features this bird has from his lineage. I like how you find birds with nifty hair styles and interesting faces and bills :) The lighting on this guy is attractive.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017

thank you so very much Grace :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Eileen!
That's quite an interesting bird,my friend,and your photo of this specimen perching on a branch is nicely lighted and enjoyably colorful!
'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017

thanks Sean ;)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 24-Feb-2017

You're welcome,Eileen! : )

Comment from michiganmike
Although not a clear indication, all the bird crap on this perch makes it seem quite likely it is a captive bird. It is nonetheless an interesting shot with fine details and good colors. I especially like the feet.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017

you would be right. at the Zoo actually. in a huge bird aviary. Never saw one so big. Thanks Mike.