Just what is an accurate colour? Many birds have a fair degree of
variation in their plumage, and I suspect the colours of the stuffed
birds in type collections may be a bit different from what you would
see in the field under different lighting conditions. Overall, I think
we [myself included] put too much emphasis on plumage.
One of the key factors for me with bird guide illustrations is the
extent to which the illustrator get the shape, proportions and body
attitude right. The bottom line is whether the gestalt effect matches
what you see in the field.
Regards, Laurie.
On Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 08:08 PM, Robert Inglis wrote:
Today I took the opportunity to 'upgrade' my well-used version of the
Pizzey and Knight field guide to Australian Birds by purchasing the
latest version, the so-called "Eighth Edition".
Well...........
The 'Pelagic Tragics' will certainly be pleased but it looks like the
dreaded problem of reproducing accurate colours has struck again.
But that may just be a problem with my copy. It also could be a case
of having become used the colours in the 'old' copy.
Never mind, it will probably still be my favourite Australian bird
field guide.
Oh, and.........that will be my last word on the subject.
Cheers
Bob Inglis
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