How I wished for better light, completely overcast as seen by the high key sky. As I was capturing the shrike at the bottom with his small meal, his mate landed on top. I have tried to bring out the darker plumage. What I like about this is the shape formed by the two tails. Taken in the Kruger National Park this past weekend.
My suggestion would be to birghten the whole thing much more to the point where the sky has no more detail. The natural moment is great and the species I lovely.
Congratulaitons!
despite the high-key sky I feel this is one of your best, mate. just one of those moments - f8 and be there :)
you got great detail in the blacks for the conditions! :)
Stuart, This is a really interesting moment captured. I am thinking that even with a 50D that +.67 would be nowhere near enough plus with that white a sky.... Loved th crossed tails and the bug.
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A great double Stu. I also love the V of the tails and I'm impressed with the detail you captured considering the quality of light. Both birds (and even the prey) are sharp and a great comp too.:)