Grounded

[John Robinson]

Stonechat
Driving down a farm track and this fella popped out of ahedge onto a sandy bank. Completely out of place for a stonechat
D200 Sigma 50-500mm
640 ISO
160th f8
contrast down 1 in camera.
ev minus one stop
Bean bag on car sill.
small crop. Couple of white highlights in back removed
cheers
JohnR
PS Don't like em on gorse anyway

[Karl Egressy]

Nice shot, John. The background compliments the bird. I would use highlight shadow on the bird only to bring out more detail.

[John Robinson]

Thanks karl
Done it once- will give itv another dollop.
Cheers
John

[John Robinson]

Had a try. Best I could make of it.
Cheers
JohnR

[Karl Egressy]

Hi John,
I like the repost better, looks good.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi John, colours look good in your OP, and lovely complementary colours between the Chat and the BG. I feel you have over done it in your RP. With the light coming from the front, not much you can do on the side of the body, and its fine as posted.

[John Robinson]

Thanks Stu
I have to agree. I don't like the repost. Cheers
John