And the Lord spake, saying, "First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."
I don't believe I've ever heard of this bird but he is a beauty. I love the soft feathers on the neck and they way they seem to stand out and swirl. Very nice shot Jim.
It's eyes are telling me that it's begging for somewhat. Think it might have recognized you Jimbob and is expecting some food from you, lol.
Very fine image with clear details. Well done again mate.
Regards, Cornelius.
Wonderful close-up Jim. The bird looks amazing, if not a bit startled, and the focus and composition are very good indeed. They are trying to re-introduce The Great Bustard back into Britain at the moment.
Brilliant qualities and excellently done! Is that a word?...lol...Anyway, I'm with Tick saying his ugliness comes right to the front!...lol...Faved of course!
Joanie
Gosh Jim! He looks close enough to peck your eye out. Hope you had your protective goggles on while taking this!! ha ha
Lovely capture. Particularly like the lighting, clarity and back ground colour contrast. Well presented too. Well done!
Ann