CT Fork-Tailed Flycatcher

[Doug Rodda]

http://www.tdroddaphoto.com/FTFC%2011-27RODDA.jpg
ISO 640 F8 1/250 600MM WITH 2X 1DMKII Lucky this guy showed up less than 2 miles from my house-haven't been in the field lately so this was timely! Tailed was steadying him in the wind.

[Randy Stout]

Doug:

Very interesting fellow, sharp,well exposed, great tail.
Like the curve of the tail, curve of perch.

In a perfect world, would prefer the perch at top not overlap him. I might consider a small crop from the top to downplay the upper extension of the perch. His long tail does limit cropping options below of course.

Cheers

Randy

[Doug Brown]

We don't get to see many images of this species, so thanks for sharing! Good sharpness and a nice exposure. I like how the perch mimics the tail feathers, although I agree with Randy about the overlap. I also would consider cropping a little of the top as Randy suggested.