Grabbed this capture walking the trails above La Jolla Cove in San Diego, where I was otherwise focused on pelicans and sea lions. Canon EOS 5DMIV, EF 100-400 II, f5.6, 1/2000s, 400mm, ISO 400
Sweet looking frame Roger. Love the comp with the leaves 'framing' the bird well. Nice detail on the bird, but I am sure a faster SS would have made the bird look better. I would have wished for a slightly better HA. Lovely POV.
Many thanks Will, indeed I moved to 1/3200 after snapping this frame, but alas the bird was off to greener pastures. I did crop significantly on the image as well. Quick question, I'm wracking my brain but can't come up with the meaning for "HA"? Thanks!
Sorry, a bit late on this one - it's a rather lovely shot, Roger. Background is excellent providing nice separation for the bird and framing by the foliage and flowers works. I think it would also work with the lower right foliage cloned out and maybe the three leaves at the lower left? A coin-flipping exercise which one is better though. Bird placement in the frame is nice and detail, colour and tone look great, especially that iridescence on the feathers. Thanks for sharing.