Australasian Pipit

[Leo Berzins]

This a ground dwelling bird common in open country throughout Australia.

Canon 50D, 400f/5.6L, 1/1250s, f/7.1, ISO 400, Av mode, EC +1/3, tripod, audio, Kwik Camo blind
full frame, NeatImage noise reduction, lighter patch of background in URC masked out, rocky base slightly darkened

[Harshad Barve]

One beautiful image , nice pose and HA with beautiful BG
TFS

[Darryl Luck]

Nice photo of a flighty bird. Always have trouble getting close enough to these guys, however when you're in the car they won't move out of the way. You handled the harsh light well.

[Simon Bennett]

I like the low perspective, clean background and interesting perch. Sharp too.

[Ofer Levy]

Another vote for the low perspective! Awesome BG and pose. Maybe just cropping a bit off the top, right and slightly off the left - to move the head off centre.

[Stu Bowie]

Yep, the low perspective works well Leo. Good HA, and you have captured good feather detail. I would maybe sharpen the head a little more, and I see a slight magenta cast. Have you installed the new firmware. It solves the cast.

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Like the low angle & pose. Well exposed with good detail & HA. Well done!

[Rob Drummond]

Nice one Leo - I like the low perspective and alert posture.

cheers
Rob

[Leo Berzins]

Thanks all for the comments and suggestions. Much appreciated as always.

.... Have you installed the new firmware. It solves the cast.

No I haven't Stuart. Thanks for the tip. I'll get straight onto it.