Sun Worshipper

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Description

I was sitting out in the backyard yesterday waiting for some subjects to shoot and this guy came in to peck up some birdseed crumbs under our feeder and, after a bit he tilted his head up like this and appeared to be… really enjoying the sun. He kept this pose for a while. He was a gentleman and had his snood back out of the way for me. The dark BG is our garage interior. He was way too close to get a full body shot so I settled for a head study.

Specific Feedback

Cropping okay?

Technical Details

Z9, Nikon 200-500 lens, monopod, 1/2000th, f 8.0, 675mm, ISO 4500, Photo AI, cropped to 2954 x 3415

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Probably my favorite of the turkey shots you’ve posted, Dave. A wonderful portrait and the title just fits perfectly.

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Really nice capture, Dave, If I’m the king of the foxes, you are king of the turkeys! And, as Dennis mentioned, a very fitting caption.

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This is so unusual and cool. For a creature with basically no face muscles, this guy looks like he has an expression. Such vivid colors on him, too. Breeding season takes a lot out of the males with all the defending they need to do. Good job hiding the open garage.

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Cool and fun!! Perfect composition for that wonderful pose!

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Love this portrait! The dark background really sets the turkey off nicely. The light on the feathers is really beautiful and I just love his pose for you… with the half closed eyes and a slight smile! The sun makes me do that too!

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Hi Dave, nice pose and details. The black BG really works too. Vertical composition with room in front is nice - well done.

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Hello, Dave, the bird really seems to be enjoying the warmth of the sun. Nicely executed ! Cheers, Hans

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Great photo that suits the title well :sun_with_face: :sunglasses: :sunflower:

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Dave, I really love the pose you captured here. He looks like he is really enjoying himself and the warmth of the sun. Congratulations on Editor’s Pick!