Digital Camera Magazine - Javan Peacock Feathers

Link To Feature - Here

Gareth says: 'I like the detail & the colours in the feather patterns, the early morning light really showed off this amazing birds colours on its feathers.
I was hoping to catch this Javan peacock displaying using its huge tail feathers, but when i saw it emerge through the shadows on the track the light looked phenomenal really showing off its vibrant colours.  When i opened the shot on my computer i knew i wanted to use this as an abstract detail shot that really focused the amazing patterns.
I wanted to make sure I got a sharp well exposed shot as the peacock passed between the sunlight and the long shadows,  as it grazed the grasses quickly moving across the paths

Camera - Canon R5 mkii

Lens - Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM

1/1600s

ISO 1250

F6.3

Digital Camera says: We loved this really interesting pattern from nature, brought out by the bright sunlight. This is a great example of the power of cropping, where Gareth has cropped into the original image to show the stunning detail of this peacock, which we can see swiping through the shots, as Gareth has kindly provided. A great crop Gareth!