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Challenge: Textures VIII (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony DSC-RX10 V
Date: Aug 24, 2026
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/400
Date Uploaded: Aug 25, 2026

 The feathers are not actually red. They have a pigment in them which reflects red when light shines on them a certain way. The feathers are designed to be light, water repellent, insulating, protective, assistive in flight and attractive to the opposite sex.

[Sep. 8th, 2026 05:26:04 AM]

I'm very impressed with the Sony's ability to capture detail. I underexposed this shot when I took it because I felt it would bring out the color in the neck better. That is why the background is so dark.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 28
Avg (all users): 7.1852
Avg (participants): 6.5000
Avg (non-participants): 8.1818
Views since voting: 215
Views during voting: 40
Votes: 27
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
 09/14/2026 09:09:46 PM
Originally posted by Lydia:
I gave it my only 10, but...

If it really were going to be PERFECT, in my opinion, the image would have some off of the left and added to the right. More room for the beak.

But, that's my opinion. ;D

oops. Reverse that.

Some off of the right and added to the left.


Thanks Lydia,
Constructive criticism is always appreciated.
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/14/2026 04:48:22 PM
I gave it my only 10, but...

If it really were going to be PERFECT, in my opinion, the image would have some off of the left and added to the right. More room for the beak.

But, that's my opinion. ;D

oops. Reverse that.

Some off of the right and added to the left.


Message edited by author 2026-09-14 16:50:06.
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 09/14/2026 10:55:03 AM
Stunning iridescent coloration in the bird. Congratulations
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 09/14/2026 02:09:13 AM
attractive to the discerning voters too .. lol ..
this is stunning Larry .. and thankyou for putting all the info about the feathers etc .. so interesting .
and the camera settings .. most of the time i want to know the settings but most of the time they are missing .. 🥲
many congrats on the red .. ❤️
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/09/2026 04:59:12 PM
My only 10.

Well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 09/08/2026 10:03:17 PM
Stunning and beautiful, the iridescent texture is outstanding in your image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/07/2026 11:32:04 AM
Composition: 5 [w:2]
Technical: 6 [w:2]
Creativity: 6 [w:4]
Appeal: 6 [w:4]
Challenge: 7 [w:4]
Overall Weighted Average Score: 6

Note: *Weighted category voting.
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