Stonechats rule!

[Richard Unsworth]

Walking in the Montado today I suddenly was 4 m from this cool male, sun/through clouds, behind for a change.
Just nr, sharpened, frame is now 70% of original. Detail fine IMO, bit steep (forgot my ACME ladder lol
1/1250 ISO 640 F8 100-400@400 SPOTAF Back focus HH ME

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Richard, colours spot on, on one of my favourite species that I see often in the nature reserve close to where I live. I agree with your self critique regarding the steep angle, and I feel the light looks a bit harsh. I feel toning down the whole image will help.

[Richard Stern]

Hi,

I feel that if the angle were a bit less steep and the bird were to be placed a bit farther to the right, everything else (color, focus, detail etc.) would be perfect.

Richard

[Satish Ranadive]

Beautiful image. Very nice colors, sharpness, perch and composition.Noted steep angle. Agree with Stuart Sir ,about toning down the image.

Regards,
Satish.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Cool species, sharp and with good eye contact. A bit steep but not too much.