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White-throated Rock Thrush in Habitat
Like you, I'd prefer a more straight-on angle for this male white-throated rock thrush. Despite that handicap, I chose this photo because it faithfully represents this thrush in his forest habitat. My shot gives us a good view of the bird, including the white dot on the throat that gives the species its name. The photo, cropped 5 by 7, also displays enough of the surrounding habitat to show how this stunning Monticola stands out among the green foliage and gray branches. To make the head of the thrush more prominent, I took the area of the tree just behind the head and turned it from black to gray. I photographed my thrush in a coastal forest near the Yellow Sea in Jiangsu last month. Comments always appreciated.
Device: Nikon D300
Lens: VR 600mm F/4G
Focal length: 600mm
VR: OFF
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Center-Weighted
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200
Notes: Shot in mirror-up mode. Used shutter-release cable.