African yellow white-eye (upside down with berries)

[Richard Flack]

These bright yellow white-eyes only occur in the north eastern parts of South Africa and are good fun to photograph. I cam across a group of them feeding on what were obviously delicious berries, as they were happy to play for the camera.

Location: Bonamanzi Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Date taken: 23 March 2014
Photo details:
Canon EOS 7D
400mm f2.8
ISO 400
Shutter speed 1/500
F stop 4
Exposure bias 0
Medium crop, sharpening for web

Thanks in advance for your comments

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Nice one, Richard! Sharp, nice BG. These birds aren't to shy in general but they're always on the move so a few shots are needed to ensure some level of success!

I'd raise the shadows just a tad so the dark fruits are more defined.

[Colin Driscoll]

Lovely image with complimentary colors. Perhaps a little oversharpened.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image, Richard,
Very nice moment you have captured. Beautiful pose, colours, nice perch with nice berries.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Robinson]

Love the background and the way the bird is nicely framed in the leaves. Good one.
JohnR

[Marina Scarr]

You did a great job here making your bird stand out against a dappled BG. Good exposure and details, although the bird may be a tad oversharpened.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice image, well framed.

[Richard Flack]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Much appreciated!