Blue tit

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1600
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM

[Robert Kattanek]

I really like the moment where it just leaves its perch, nicely captured! Background is also really nice.
Thank you for sharing!

[John Rowell]

Nice takeoff pose from a well balanced perch. I like the blurred wings as they add to the action going on. I would have wished that the bird took off a little more toward you.

[annmpacheco]

love take offs and the blur of the songs. tender leaves and a killer BG, very nice work John. Weeeeeeeeeeeee....

[Kalin Botev]

Hi Jonathatn,
Lovely little fellow and a beautiful background! I like the way one of the feet is off the perch.
I, too, wish the bird looked a little bit more towards you.
Kalin

[keith mitchell]

Jon I do like the way you are capturing these birds in a take off pose,bird,bg,and perch all look great.

Keith.

[Ritesh Nangare]

Beautiful Take off shot .... lovely little blue tit with great amount of details on bird.... With stunning BG and beautiful Light..

TFS...

[Doug Brown]

Excellent composition, beautiful BG, and a sharp body. The wing blur conveys a nice sense of motion, but I wish the bird was taking off slightly towards us.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thank you very much everyone.