I went out on my local patch to see if there was anything about yesterday morning. As expected with the time of year the bird activity was fairly low. I did find a few skylarks though, a species whose numbers are plummeting here in the UK. Fortunately we still get a numbers of birds using the coastal strip behinds the dunes. These local birds, given the number of dog walkers etc, are also generally uncharacteristically approachable. They may not be the most exciting bird in the colour department but they easily make up for that with their beautiful song. An ascending lark in full song will always bring a smile to me and typifies the English summer. It is not often than you find them either perched or in song on the ground, so it was a double bonus when I found this bird.
Taken with 1Dmk3 and 500mm lens at ISO 250 F5.6 + 0.67EV at 1/640s.
Yes to stunning. If it fits with your style, QMing out the lower of the two fronds of flowers would clean it up a bunch, but still right on. Sharp with great head angle, EXP, and sharpness.
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