Arnot's Chat aka White-headed Black Chat

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image in the Okavango Delta in 2019. This is an adult, and I think a juvenile on the left. Stu, I'm sure you'll be able to let us know if I'm correct. If anyone can tell what vintage it is, please inform us.

D500, Sigma 150-600mm C @ 600mm, 1/400s, f 8.0, Handheld, ISO 3600.


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[dankearl]

I would crop up from the bottom, have the perch come in corner..A round of NR omg the background I
think would also improve the image.
Nice pair and nice poses.

[Dorian Anderson]

I've not heard of this bird, so bonus points for something uncommon and unexpected. I agree with Dan's noise comment. Stuff behind the subjects is a bit distracting. Biggest issue I have is that tI don't think either birds connects with the viewer - or the other - very well.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Interesting image. Good to see that both birds in focus. Agree with other points, new species for me.

TFS

[gail bisson]

Always good to see a new species.
Nice and sharp with good DOF. The perch is a bit overwhelming and I would crop some of it out.
Good advice from previous guys.
I really like that fluffy juvie. Do you have images of him alone?
Gail

[Bill Dix]

I remember when we saw these guys in the mopane around Duma Tau camp. Our guide was thrilled to show them to us, saying they were highly sought by serious bird-listers. (I had never heard of them, so it was nice to see a new bird.) The light and setting weren't ideal, but it was good you got a shot of adult and juvenile. Good comments above.

[John Mack]

Pretty neat looking birds with a interesting name. The others have touched on the technical aspect.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone. Good points and suggestions. Yes Gail I do have the juvie sort of alone, further to the left down the perch. I'll take another look.


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