Tom

Recently while leaving the house for an early morning doctor’s

appointment, I noticed a flock of turkeys in a neighbor’s yard about

30 to 40 meters away. I confess I have never thought of turkeys as

particularly attractive or photogenic creatures. Maybe I have never

seen them in the right light. Comments and critique welcome.

Interesting when they spread their fans... looks amazing!

A superb portrait of this strutting Tom... Mike

You got him in all his splendor! 

Hi Wayne,

  Wow...talk about up close, amazing colors & details!!!  Excellent image!!  Take care, Patsy

Bachir,

Thanks.  Don't think I have ever really appreciated these creatures until this light.

Mike,

Thanks.  It felt like this guy was posing for me, but I know it was for the ladies.

Gregory and Verena,

Thanks. I didn't know they had such glory.

Patsy,

Thanks. I am amazed at the difference a tripod makes.

Dear Wayne, You'll smile surely but ... a question, why do you call him Tom? Are all turkeys thus named? I find it a strange name for a turkey.

It's a great animal for getting excellent shots, with a set of lights, glittering and astounding plumage colors if spread.

The sound they make is very peculiar.

A striking image, I had been a little afraid to be so close.

Congrats, kindest regards Laura

A very impressive beast and very well captured Wayne. He looks somewhat  frightening.

BR,  Holger

Laura,

Thanks.  I think they refer to adult male turkeys as Tom.  Probably wise to fear a little these creatures.  I've seen them attack some kids on bikes taunting them.

Holger,

Many thanks.  I've seen these creatures spread before but in this morning light I recognized how impressive they are.

Very nice capture. Good color and detail. Might like for his head to be lighter, not sure.

Charles,

Many thanks.  I think you are right about the head being lighter.

Very Good!

I forgot to mention that I really liked the light here.

Sorry I missed this one Wayne....he is rather striking actually! Beautifully captured and processed!

an expression of power!

Tony, Gail, Maria

Sorry so long in responding to your kind comments.  Most appreciated.