Rufous-naped Lark

[Eric Landsberg]

http://www.wildlife.co.za/images/Rufous-naped-Lark/Rufous-naped-Lark_1301000101_EJLandsberg.jpg

Rufous-naped Lark
(Mirafra africana)
Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: 600mm + 1.7x
ISO: 400
Apperture: f/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/50s



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[Daniel Cadieux]

Man that is an interesting effect you got here...quite the wingblur and I LOVE the faint primaries at top!! The face has remained sharp, at least when posted small for web. I do wish the perch was not there though...my eye keeps going down there.

[Randy Stout]

Eric:

I like the sense of action here, almost makes me think of a helicopter winding up.

Nice job getting the head as sharp as you did with this focal length and slow shutter speed.

Exposure looks good.

Well done.

Cheers

Randy

[Marina Scarr]

What a terrific image and I LOVE unique perspectives. The speed you chose worked so well. Amazing that you can still see the bird's back through the wing blur and your head remained sharp through it all. Well seen and executed and looking forward to more.