Black-naped Monarch.

[Rajesh Pandit]

I have been trying to get this beauty clear for a long time. Got an opportunity to do so last weekend.

Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 500/F4 IS II USM + 1.4X TC.
ISO 500
F - 5.6
SS - 1/50.

[Gary Kinard]

Nice one. Those are tiny birds. I would of opened it up some but that's just my style.

[vishaljadhav]

Lovely image, the bird looking right into the lens makes it very powerful
The colours are nice so are the details. the light necklace is special
May be a attempt to reduce the highlight on the out of focus twig in the BG may help enhance it more, in case it can be cloned out this will be a full winner.

[wendell westfall]

Very nice . . . I like the bird looking at me . . . agree about diminishing effect of the OOF twig in BK . . .wonder if the black markings on the bamboo perch are natural or man-made?

[Marina Scarr]

Congratulations on getting this beauty out in the open. I think you did a great job. I like the way the bird is looking right at you. Your exposure and details look good. Wonder whether you may have a little more room down below for the tail.