Bobolink ( Juvenile )

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Several days ago while photographing Bobolinks, a few juvenile siblings were enjoying competing, and testing their new skills at catching small flying insects. This particular on was having a heck of a time struggling to stay atop a slender perch. C&C welcome.


D500, Sigma 150-600mm C @ 500mm, 1/3200s, f/6.0, HH, ISO 1250.




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[Bill Dix]

Nice one. He does look a little scruffy, with the wind blowing on his back. You can sense his struggle to keep balanced. I think I saw three of these guys chasing each other around the other evening, when Joanne and I took walk there.

I could imagine a version with a little off the bottom and added to the top, but fine as is.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ditto Bill. Nice grassy habitat depicted. Maybe a bit of heat shimmer going on?

[David Roach]

Love the environment and that stretched leg holding on.Also love the sidelight and shadows. TFS

[Jonathan Ashton]

I like it the bird does look a little uncomfortable maintaining position and I like the environment. I would be keen to see a little less contrast in the bird, the background looks fine.

[William Dickson]

That must have been exciting watching the juves....Very natural looking image Geoffrey, I like it. Well captured.

Will

[John Mack]

I like the way the bird is balancing on that perch. A typical setting for these guys. Nice pose. Yes maybe some heat shimmer here.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone. Daniel, and John, (on second look I'm not quite seeing what you are), it was a hot and humid afternoon.


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[gail bisson]

I love the setting, the perch and the little one balancing on that small perch.
The IQ not the best and agree with heat shimmer.
Too bad, because this has a really nice environmental element,
Gail

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Gail.


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