Paradise Flycatcher

[Colin Driscoll]

It was worth the trip to India just to see this delicate bird, let alone get a half decent shot of it. Yes, bg too messy, light all over the place, head turned away to name a few issues. But anyway here it is :S3:

5D3 100 - 400 @ 400 f5.6 1/200 iso400 430EXII -2/3

[Karl Egressy]

Impressive tail it has. Nice looking bird.

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the natural vignetting created by the vegetation around the bird and the nice long tail. it's a shame his head was turned away from us and I wish you had more detail there

[Ian Wilson]

Hi Colin,
As you know, life wasn't meant to be easy. Well controlled flash exposure. A good shot in the circumstances.
Cheers, Ian

[Satish Ranadive]

Hi Colin,
Nice to read that you were in India.Beautiful image of my favourite bird. Where did you photograph? in which state?
You will find him always in branches but he comes out for bath at water pool..

Regards,
Satish.

[Bill Dix]

Amazing tail. Congrats on catching him. Only wish for a slight head turn to get a little light on the face.

[Colin Driscoll]

Thanks for the comments. Satish, this was taken at the Kabini River Resort near Nagarahole NP.