This work shows a portrait of a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) en-profile. The hornbill, with its bright yellow bill and striking eyes, is captured in beautiful detail. The texture of the feathers adds depth The background is soft and blurred, highlighting the bird's characteristic features. I photographed this funny bird, sometimes called 'flying banana' in southern Africa, in close-up in Nxai National Park, Botswana.
Welcome to Chris Stenger's site. I have been an enthusiastic landscape, nature and travel photographer for more than 50 years, mainly photographing on long trips to all kinds of pristine areas. I see myself as a contemplative photographer, who enjoys spending hours or days on a single.. Read more…