Mistle Thrush

[William Dickson]

Canon R6
f/4 400mm DO Mk2
f/6.3
1/1600
ISO 1250

I was photographing Fieldfare and Bullfinch using my vehicle as a hide. Some of the birds came quite close as they were eating berries from a few bushes nearby. I then spotted this Mistle Thrush coming in and perching. It flew off after a couple of seconds. I managed a few shots, and came away happy as this bird is a first for me. you can't get near them in my area. HH. ACR and PS.

Will

[Randy Stout]

Will:

Striking plumage, excellent detail, well exposed overall. Like the angled perch, delicate and angled. Interesting without being overpowering to the bird. I might however tone down the brightest berries a bit. They are in the 253 range and do draw the eye. The background is somewhat busy, but OOF enough to work for me.

Cheers

Randy

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot Will, for my personal taste a little bright, I would decrease the overall brightness a little.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ditto Randy in regards to the berries, but all else works for me. I love the chevron spots on the bird's chest!

[William Dickson]

Thanks guys, appreciated.

Will