Malabar Whistling Thrush.

[Satish Ranadive]

Image was created in the month of Sep, 2012 in cloudy day. Cropped for composition and sharpened.
Black color of this bird is somewhat different than other birds like crow etc.NR applied in Neat Image.

ISO: 1250, 1/640 @ F: 6.3.Spot metering. Exposure Bias: +1.3.
WB: Auto. HH. Canon: 550D, 400mm.

Thanks for viewing and appreciation. C & C are highly appreciated.
Kind Regards.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

This is a difficult bird to get, you got nice details and sharpness here but I wish you had a better/lower angle......
Well done Satish Ji.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Satish, well exposed, and I like the inquisitive pose. I also like the hint of blue iridescence mixed into the darker plumage. You have quite a strong sharpening halo around the top of the head and chin.

[Joel Eade]

Beautiful bird, agree with trying to get lower. I would also "clean up" all the little white specks on it's face and chest. I like the composition and sharpness looks good too.

[PhilCook]

Nice sharp detail Satish, a little halo showing on top of the head and i think the top of it's head looks a little too bright and faded looking...just a slight selective tweak needed there with burn too or levels