Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 640
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length 182.0mm
Maybe some of the compositional shortcomings and a modification to the background has improved things a little?
Jonathan, this is wicked sharp for 1/2500. F8 is a good choice as you have good DOF and sharpness for the head, wing, tail. The composition is a bit unbalanced IMHO. It seems you need more room at the bottom and can afford less on the right. What's the BG? Looks like a wall of some sort? Loi
I have to admit that I prefer your last image of this species with the worm and tongue. This one isn't working for me, I guess b/c it's not really telling me a story and the position of the bird isn't making much sense.
Jon I like the pose showing all those lovely blue wing feathers,think a slieght head turn and maybe see a bit more of the perch ,with perhaps a bit more ivy cover.Just a thought.