Blue-tailed Bee-eater

[Romy Ocon]

Got this Merops philippinus at Candaba wetlands (Philippines) a few days ago.

40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag
700 mm, 1/320 sec, f/8, ISO 200, manual exposure in available light
70% of full frame, cloned out a couple of branchlets at the bottom, background is OOF pond water

Thanks for any comments. :)

[Peregrine Craig Nash]

Yet again Romy another beautiful image from the Candaba Wetlands. I will have to visit one of these days.

[Linda Robbins]

Beautiful light, pose, sharpness and background. A lovely image all around.

[Doug Brown]

Glad to see you here Romy! Great photo.

[Glenn Bartley]

A very pleasing image all around. Nice light and pose.

[Denis Glennon]

The light on this bird is just beautiful
The detail is 'top drawer'
I think it is the same species as the Rainbow Bee Eater in Australia
Overall a most pleasant image to view.

[Nicole Brooker]

Wonderful light and great detail. I love the smooth blue background. Looks like a small little guy.