Bull-headed Shrike

[Rene' Villela]

Hello everyone!

A lucky shot! I was driving and I notice this little guy in the middle of a grass field. he gave me time to take a few shots and go around him getting different angles. I like this one coz the BG came out smooth... I hope you like it....

Comments and advices are all welcome! Cheers!

Nikon D300 - AFS 300 f/4 - TC17eII, AP f/6.7, 1/400s, Auto ISO 800, EV+1.0, Spot metering.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great find, light and BG. I wish for more head turn towards you and might sharpen the bird more.

[Rosl Roessner]

Hi René,
I agree with Axel, a bit of a head turn would have been great! If you have more images, there might be one with the bird facing you?
The perch and the BG are great, the colors are soft and the bird is beautiful!
You might try to sharpen the head a bit,
Best Regards,
Rosl

[Rene' Villela]

I agree 100%. I really like the BG on the original post. Also I haven't done any PP just crop and basic sharpening.

On this shot I love the head angle but the BG is not that good! Thanks!