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    Default Grey Tree pie

    this is also known as a Himalayan Tree-pie , got this one on my trip north of India last month

    It came for a bath in the afternoon and here its sitting just after the bath

    5D M III + 400 f2.8 + 2x tc
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    I know the space behind the tail is very little and thats the amount of real estate i had, i was setup in here to click birds half this size when this guy came in and spent a minute in front of me i did not have enough time to remove the TC, as this was the first time i was seeing this bird in full view in my life.

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    I like the wet look, eye detail and sharpness. Space behind the tail works nicely, not too tight IMO, nice work Vishaljadhav.

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    Hi Vishal, congrats on your first sighting and capture of this species, and one that I havent seen either. Interesting earthy colours on this fellow, and hope he enjoyed his bath. I do like your smooth BG.

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    Great shot.
    I like the water drops on it's body, great perch, wonderful background, and nice details.
    Well done.

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    Nicely framed and cropped and I too love the wet front end look. So where's the pie???
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Nicely framed and cropped and I too love the wet front end look. So where's the pie???
    Arthur Bhai I too never got the Pie there are 6 species of treepies in Asia i guess, this is one of them .
    I never could understand any logic on the naming conventions of these birds, i have seen 2 species of tree pies and they are the best thieves

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    Thanks bhai for the additional information. Good luck catching the four remaining thieves!
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    Very nice Vishal, I really cant see any thing to improve upon this one, all comes together very well and a great looking bird as well.

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    A new species for me -with such a funny name.This is really nice.
    Love the wet look and the IQ,
    Gail

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    Nice detail and although more rear room would be nice I like as presented too

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    Very good IQ in this image Vishal, cool colors on this bird.

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    I like the pose, HA, wet look, exposure and BG. I agree with the tight at the tail comments. Very well done!

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    Very nice picture, Vishal, like the wet look.

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    Like the pale colors of the bird and the water droplets makes it look good. Nice detail.

    Hiran

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    Good looking shot of this unique bird. Good detail and color and I like the wet head. Nice work. Smooth BG too.

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    nice image,like the wet look,sharp with good detail,very nice BG,are these birds related to the crow family.

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    Excellent image of tree pie. Beautiful exposure,colors,smooth backdrop and composition.
    Love the way bird pops up against lovely BG.

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