I never thought I'd get a "grab shot" of this species, even if perched, but that is exactly what happened here. I was scouting for some fall warblers when this individual landed right where you see it, as if curious of my presence. I was even able to move a foot or two to my right for better BG colours. After about ten seconds(!) it flew off. Thank you very much!
Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC III, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/200s., f/6.3 (don't ask, must have accidentally knocked it one click, but it didn't hurt), ISO 1600, natural light, handheld, small crop to improve size of subject in the frame (about 75% FF).
Stone cold perfection always works for me. Another Cadieux gem. How about the male on the same perch with the gorget lit up?
with love, a
ps; do you know if this is a juvie?
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