Bearded tit

[Frank Schauf]

Once not classically on reed.

Canon EOS 1DMIV, Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM
1/1250 sec., f/5.0, ISO 1250, -0,3 LW
Gitzo GT5541LS with Sachtler FSB8

[Randy Stout]

Frank:

Although the perch is massive for this little fellow, I find the lines pleasing, and the triangular shape in front points right to the subject.

Sharp and well exposed. Would prefer his head a bit our way, and I would consider toning down some of the brightest spots in the BG, particularly the one above his head.

Cheers

Randy

[gail bisson]

Pretty little bird.
How are you enjoying your 600mm version II?
I wish for a better HA but still a lovely image,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Such a beautiful little bird. You guys have some great looking birds in Europe. Excellent shot, Frank. Love it!!!!

[David Salem]

Nice shot. Exposure and details are great. Cute little bird. Good Job

[Daniel Cadieux]

This is a very cute bird. I like these types of rock perches, I have a few setup in my backyard for photography purposes. I too wish for a better HA and a lower angle, if possible, would have helped hide the OOF rock behind the perch. Nice BG and vegetation.

[Frank Schauf]

Gail, the lens is simply superb, light, fast, sharp, but also very expensive.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, well placed in the frame, and nicely separated from the BG. I like the colours and detail on this little guy, and agree, the only thing I would change is to blend in the bright spot above the head in the BG.

[Shawn Zierman]

Nice triangular composition!
I like the head angle on this one, almost makes the bird seem shy or bashful.
The soft light quality is pleasing. Cropping a bit off the left hand side to get rid
of the brighter green splotch on the upper left edge of the frame is worth considering.
I also like the idea of toning down the bright bg area above the bird's head.

[Ivan Ellison]

Excellent image Frank, the new lens is doing you proud - or maybe the other way round.It is so hard to get these birds in the open and to get him on a perch other than a reed is great.Nice comp and exposure, as has been said a little turn of the head would have been nice but you cant have everything.