Image of the Week

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori).

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.

 Canon EOS R1with  a Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM lens and a Canon Extender RF1.4x

ISO 800.  1/4000 sec @ f/5.6.  Supported on a Blubb® beanbag.

Kori Bustards just seem to blend into the background so easily as they slowly stalk their way along the ground.  They do make great subjects when the male displays during mating.  This particular image fascinated me.  As you look closer at the bird, you realise just how much texture there is to its feathers, particularly on its back.