Groundscraper thrush and a winter background

[Richard Flack]

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Groundscraper Thrush
Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa

Canon 7d Mkii | 400mm f2.8 | ISO 640 | f4 | 1/1250 sec | Exp 0 | Small crop / curve / contrast

These beautiful thrushes make great subject matters, and a dry, winter background gives a different look and feel to the image. I look forward to any comments or criticisms. Thanks in advance!

[Ryan von Linden]

Great detail, really love the low angle and I like the composition of the crop. If I was going to do anything I might clone out the two dark pieces of ground clutter and the light OOF diagonal directly below the thrush.

[William Dickson]

Very nice, great POV. The bird shows real well against the BG colours. Maybe a wee bit more sharpening on the bird ?

Will

[arash_hazeghi]

light, low angle and HA see all sweet Richard. you did well! wish we could see the feet though

TFS

[Arthur Morris]

Lovely bird and image. The breast spotting is reminiscent of that on young American Robins. Ditto all above especially the wish to see the bird's feet.

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[Daniel Cadieux]

Nicely done with the low angle. Good details. I love the sharp line of grasses. I do find the grey band skimming across the head unfortunate but it is still a strong image.

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent shot with very nice background.