Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

This one loves to sing and it´s quite common at middle elevations. I made this image recently during a trip to a highland area in Costa Rica.
The background could be very busy for some photographers but I like as it shows the natural habitat where this bird lives. Also, this is a drab bird, with a solid colour BG it would not make sense for me

For this one I used

1D Mark IV
600/4@f/4
ISO800
1/200
Fill flash
Small crop for compo.
Audio used to attract this bird.
Tripod

Thanks for looking.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image of Thrush with orange colored mandible. Nice pose. I like the claw of one holding the perch and other is just resting on the tip of perch.
I do not mind busy BG but dark back blob at LUC can be toned down. All in all excellent.

Regards,
Satish.

[William Dickson]

Lovely image Juan. Well done capturing this

[Daniel Cadieux]

I too like the foot positions. Good comp. The BG is OK, borderline too busy (IMO) but still effective. For sure I'd add some colour to the black corner above left.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

A very cute bird indeed Juan. I like the singing pose and HA. Agree with Dan's suggestions.

[adrian dancy]

It looks like the bird is a little scruffy and worn...but presenting an ideal pose. The dark corner can be tamed. A very nice image.

[vishaljadhav]

Nice looking bird a very active position with a singing beak
nice one

[Rick Bowers]

Great shot of a bird that is really hard to get out in the open! Congrats.