Woodpigeon

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.2.1
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1 1/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
AF Mode AI Servo AF
AF area select mode Manual selection
Picture Style Standard
Color Space sRGB

I noticed this woodpigeon nest building and realised it was likely to repeat the previous trip so I waited and luck was with me.

All comments welcome.

[Juan Aragonés]

Good job on this one, instead of the fact that the day seems a bit overcasted. i really like this kind of images with withe skies and good exposures on the bird. The eye contact and the branch in the bill are a big bonus. Well done :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the eye contact and the twig adds to it and only wish the wings were either up or down.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Great sharpness, especially at that shutter speed. Wing position could be a bit better.