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"Fieldcraft Portrait": White-throated Rock Thrush
My specialty is becoming the "fieldcraft portrait." I've coined that term to describe a shot, usually a close-up, of a wild bird, usually perching. A fieldcraft portrait displays not just the bird but the photographer's knowledge of the species; his ability to get close; and his photographic mastery. Shooting this white-throated rock thrush, found in a coastal forest near the Yellow Sea last month, required me to get to Jiangsu at just the right time to shoot this passage migrant, and then, once there, to search for and stalk her. I love fieldcraft portraiture because it involves having a relationship with a wild bird. The bird is aware of your presence but tolerates your close approach (or even approaches you). Your knowledge of birds and photography and your physical fitness give you control over the situation. This is a female.
Device: Nikon D300
Lens: VR 600mm F/4G
Focal length: 600mm
VR: OFF
Aperture: F/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/160s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Center-Weighted
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320
Other notes: Shot in mirror-up mode. Used shutter-release cable.