Restless Flycatcher and son(s).....

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Or daughters. Not far from my place, this little Aussie battler built a nest near a public area. It is easy to photograph by standing on a tree in the water itself. A rather cute bird with lots of character. The pair are raising four chicks and all are happy as I type today. Will visit again tomorrow morning. Captured this image on Sunday, today there was rain and more rain. :(

30D, 300/4L IS, ISO500, f/7.1, 1/200th, HH, 430EX @ -1/3 with beamer, 85% of the FF image,

[Marina Scarr]

Wonderful capture of this family, Akos. You did a great job with comp considering your limitations. Lovely details on the nest. As usualy great job with the flash. Great story here.

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Bro, nicely framed in the fork of the tree, and great flashwork to bring out the blue iridescence of the parent. Well captured.

[Pieter de Waal]

Nice environmental image, good HA both parent and chick. I also like the blue sheen and detail in the spread tail feathers - good capture.

[Arthur Morris]

Flash looks great on the nest. The adult looks a bit bright. Love the sharpness and the view of the tail. A bit more head turn towards you would have worked well.