Willow Flycatcher

[Neil Nourse]

Taken this morning after a rain storm. Natural perch, audio attracted with no hide as I had to stand to get a good background. Stood still in the briers and this guy was within 5 feet of me at times. Close to FF. Background was a distant pine tree.
Mark III, 700mm- 500+1.4, 1/400 @ f13, ISO 800, FF@-3

Thanks for looking, CC appreciated

Neil

[Steve Bein]

sweet, sharp and wonderful background. I call it a success!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dankearl]

Nice, almost too sharp if there is such a thing.
I would soften and maybe saturate it a tad to give it some life.
Well done.

[gail bisson]

lovely shot. I like the diagonal line created by the brachial and bir's body. Good BG. No issues with sharpness for me.
Gail

[christopher galeski]

good shot Neil,great BG,sharp,nice perch,thanks.

[Michael Bertelsen]

Very nice image Neil, love the dark green background.

[DanWalters]

Amazing detail in the bird and the perch. Love the background color as well.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nicely done! Nice perch, good background, and perfect pose. Perhaps just a bit of dodging in the area above the eye and some burning to the bright chest/belly area. Comp a bit tight, but a very pleasing image you got here!!

[Robert Holguin]

Wow!!! Great pose, amazing detail, and love the smooth dark background. Well done.

[denise ippolito]

Neil, Beautiful details and nice comp. Great job with the background.:S3: