Rufous-eared Warbler in song

[Charles Jorgensen]

Captured an image of this beauty in Karoo National Park, Western Cape, South Africa

Canon 7d Mkii
EF 500mm f4 Mkii + 1.4 extender
1/500 at F9

Appreciate all C&C

[Daniel Cadieux]

Looks like a loud and perky fella! I like the alert pose and thin perch. Exposure is good, and details nice. The image has two main issues to me: the clipped toe at bottom (I imagine you have no more room down there to add back), and the head angled away. Good job with the colours....

[Charles Jorgensen]

Thanks Daniel, there was a heap of clutter below the toe so cropped it out and tried to get a better angle but he didn't hang around much. Keeps you coming back to get that perfect shot.

[Richard Flack]

Hi Charles. These are stunning birds and remind me of the Karoo. I love their rufous cheeks and their cheeky behaviour. I think Daniel has given you the key areas to consider. TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

Nice frame, I agree with Dan, the main issue here is the bird angled away fro, the viewer

TFS

[Binu John]

Excellent shot! I like the singing pose and the details. Wish you got a better HA and a clean FG.