Nature Shining Bronze-Cuckoo

Shining Bronze-Cuckoo · **7 Likes**

Shining Bronze-Cuckoo by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Martin Stu · 02-27-2022, 06:13 AM

great shot

**MikeNArk** · 02-27-2022, 11:48 AM

New one for me. Super detail and colors. That eye is just gleaming at you. Almost like you are there viewing it.

RobG · 02-27-2022, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Martin Stu

great shot

Thanks!

Originally posted by MikeNArk

New one for me. Super detail and colors. That eye is just gleaming at you. Almost like you are there viewing it.

Thank you! What's also impressive is that there's this much detail at ISO 10000. Yes, I did use AI noise reduction in post, but the original image detail was quite acceptable - the NR mainly smoothed the background. Fortunately the bird isn't really dark, so spot exposure worked well. It doesn't work well with dark birds such as Black Swans, Ravens, Magpies etc.

bschriver11 · 02-27-2022, 07:32 PM

Amazing detail and color.

**angkymac** · 02-27-2022, 08:43 PM

The detail is so fine that I'm afraid if the model you used for this photo sees it, you will hear, in no uncertain terms, about not allowing it a tissue for it's mouth prior to the shot!

Very sharp image!
Angky.

RobG · 02-27-2022, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by bschriver11

Amazing detail and color.

Thanks! I love the combination of the K3iii and DFA 150-450!

Originally posted by angkymac

The detail is so fine that I'm afraid if the model you used for this photo sees it, you will hear, in no uncertain terms, about not allowing it a tissue for it's mouth prior to the shot!

Very sharp image!

It's a great lens and camera combo!

Thank you!

**pichaser** · 02-28-2022, 03:02 AM

This fine image gives me a severe compulsion to buy a K3iii ! I knew this would happen but I couldn't resist . A trip to Australia is a fantasy beyond my reach too . TFS

**ToddK** · 02-28-2022, 07:26 AM

A fantastic close-up capture Rob! The details and colors are phenomenal.

RobG · 02-28-2022, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by pichaser

This fine image gives me a severe compulsion to buy a K3iii ! I knew this would happen but I couldn't resist . A trip to Australia is a fantasy beyond my reach too . TFS

You're welcome! Hopefully the airfares will come down in price once entry restrictions in various countries are removed.

Originally posted by ToddK

A fantastic close-up capture Rob! The details and colors are phenomenal.

Thanks Todd! It was a surprisingly productive walk. I think it helped that most visitors had already left the reserve.

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02-27-2022, 06:13 AM	#2
Martin Stu Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,115	great shot

02-27-2022, 11:48 AM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105	New one for me. Super detail and colors. That eye is just gleaming at you. Almost like you are there viewing it.

02-27-2022, 03:10 PM	#4
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by Martin Stu great shot Thanks! Originally posted by MikeNArk New one for me. Super detail and colors. That eye is just gleaming at you. Almost like you are there viewing it. Thank you! What's also impressive is that there's this much detail at ISO 10000. Yes, I did use AI noise reduction in post, but the original image detail was quite acceptable - the NR mainly smoothed the background. Fortunately the bird isn't really dark, so spot exposure worked well. It doesn't work well with dark birds such as Black Swans, Ravens, Magpies etc.

02-27-2022, 07:32 PM	#5
bschriver11 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 558	Amazing detail and color.

02-27-2022, 08:43 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962	The detail is so fine that I'm afraid if the model you used for this photo sees it, you will hear, in no uncertain terms, about not allowing it a tissue for it's mouth prior to the shot! Very sharp image! Angky.

02-27-2022, 09:35 PM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by bschriver11 Amazing detail and color. Thanks! I love the combination of the K3iii and DFA 150-450! Originally posted by angkymac The detail is so fine that I'm afraid if the model you used for this photo sees it, you will hear, in no uncertain terms, about not allowing it a tissue for it's mouth prior to the shot! Very sharp image! It's a great lens and camera combo! Thank you!

02-28-2022, 03:02 AM	#8
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,776	This fine image gives me a severe compulsion to buy a K3iii ! I knew this would happen but I couldn't resist . A trip to Australia is a fantasy beyond my reach too . TFS

02-28-2022, 07:26 AM	#9
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	A fantastic close-up capture Rob! The details and colors are phenomenal.

02-28-2022, 04:27 PM	#10
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by pichaser This fine image gives me a severe compulsion to buy a K3iii ! I knew this would happen but I couldn't resist . A trip to Australia is a fantasy beyond my reach too . TFS You're welcome! Hopefully the airfares will come down in price once entry restrictions in various countries are removed. Originally posted by ToddK A fantastic close-up capture Rob! The details and colors are phenomenal. Thanks Todd! It was a surprisingly productive walk. I think it helped that most visitors had already left the reserve.

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