Vermilion Flycatcher

[Bill Dix]

The morning fog had mostly lifted, but it was still hazy bright when we spotted this Vermilion Flycatcher in a private reserve south of Lima in June.

D7200, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 800, 1/800s @ f/6.3 manual, Gitzo monopod.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good pose and perch. Vertical was the way to go, but I'd be still tempted to place the subject a tad higher in the frame. I'd also look into lifting the exposure more, perhaps at least 1/2 stop more (seems dark to me). The rest looks good to me.

[Karen Pleasant]

You have created a very nice portrait of the vermillion flycatcher! Pleasant pose and sharp eye and head. Nice details in the red feathers. Agree with Daniel's observation that the subject could be placed a little higher in the frame.

[christopher galeski]

nice capture,good detail and perch,agree on lifting the exposure.TFS.

[Bill Dix]

Thank you all for the suggestions. Here's a repost.

[Ivan Ellison]

Nice high key image. love the little crest he has. Never having seen the bird in the flesh its hard to tell if repost is better- certainly more detail on the back feathers. Looks better higher in the frame.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks Ivan

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes, the repost does look better to my eye...