Pied Flycatcher.

[John Robinson]

Pied Flycatcher at pool.
I think my favourite so far from this year.. Two pairs nesting not far off the garden and as long as its dry they will be using the pool.
D200 ( back out of hibernation.)
Nikor 70-300mm F4
800 ISO 120th sec @f8
Hide/beanbag
Slight crop
PSP- neat image
Image Guru for H/S
EV-1 stop
Couple of highlights in BG removed.
Cheers
JohnR

[Graham Wilkes]

Anyone would be pleased with this, nice head turn, perfect exposure and I like the ripple rings.
They are fabulous birds, good stuff.

Graham.

[Joe Subolefsky]

Superb image. Really sharp and detailed where it needs to be . Love the fanned out tail-feathers underwater.

[christopher galeski]

very nice John,one of your best,good exposure,sharp with good detail,nice head angle and light.TFS.

[John Robinson]

Thanks all. Appreciate your interest.
John

[Diane Miller]

Great pose and look with great detail on the head. I love the water but might be tempted to darken the berry leaves a bit.

[John Robinson]

Thanks Diane
Here's a try. We aim to please:bg3:
John

[Diane Miller]

Works for me!! Now I see a tiny tip of a yellow leaf right at the top edge... (One of those Princess and the Pea things.)