Blue Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone cyanescens)

[Pao Dolina]

Blue Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone cyanescens) by alabang, on Flickr

Framed in camera, no crop. Best viewed full screen on a Retina Display

The blue paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone cyanescens) is a species of bird in the Monarchidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

It is mainly found in the understory of lowland primary and secondary forests, however populations are likely to be declining owing to habitat loss.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_paradise_flycatcher

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coron,_Palawan

Settings: 1/640 f/5.6 800mm ISO 5,000

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Pao, I like the inquisitive pose, and what striking blues this species has. I do like how the flycatcher is perched on the end of the perch. Moving to your left or right would have had the flycatcher against a darker part of the BG, and more ideal. I can see a vertical comp here too.

[Daniel Cadieux]

That is a pretty nifty looking bird with terrific dark blues going on. I like the composition and the subject's pose. I also like the dark deep forest feel but I do wish the bright elements were not as prominent in the BG. I also see a bit of a halo around the perch and some parts of the bird...perhaps the result of some masking.

[Pao Dolina]

Stuart I agree with your assessment. I was shooting from a prone position with the brook to my right and obstructing branches to my left. I even think the weird front bokeh was caused by branch obstructions fronting the lens. This bird is so twitchy it makes mexican jumping beans look like a sleepy turtle.

Daniel sharp eyes on the masking. It gives it a sort of dreamy/fantasy effect. ;)

Your feedback is most invaluable. I feel humbled from your constructive criticism. :)

[Pao Dolina]

Blue Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone cyanescens) by alabang, on Flickr