Eastern Phoebe.

[Karl Egressy]

The perch is a fallen old tree and the background is the reeds along the shore.
Thanks for looking.
Canon 5DM3
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS II. +1.4x III.
ISO 400
1/1000 s
f7.1tripod

[Marina Scarr]

Amazing details you have captured here, Karl, and I love the BG and how well it complements your bird. I wish for a tad less on the bottom and more on top.

[David Salem]

Great detail is right Karl. You must have been able to get pretty close to this little bird. I like the perch and the comp too. It's head looks to large for the body. Well done

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the details and colours. Nice perch too that is fitting for this species. The eye looks great in the light. I get the feeling there was some masking around the bird for some BG work, if not, then there are a few spots along its contour that could use some touch ups.

[gail bisson]

Great detail on the bird.
I find the image a bit tight in the frame for my personal taste.
Nice light and I like the BG very much.

[Tom van den Brandt]

A bit tight in the frame but a very nice image. Detail and colors are great. There are some stripes in the BG but you can fix that I think.

Cheers, Tom

[John Robinson]

Iagree with Tom and Gail but still a pleasing shot. And a bit od something in the background too !Yippee/
JohnR

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Nice little bird Karl!
This one is quite handsome. Like the light and eye contact. I wish you would keep the 2:3 ratio and more room all aroud the bird as it looks a tad tight in the frame. TFS

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the sharpness, details, exposure and BG. A little tight in the frame but it's a fine image Karl!