This is one of many color flycatchers of Bolivia, could not do a vertical, the grass was in a retention lagoon with a drain pipe about 3" below the shot and power lines running above. Slight crop on each side.
1D Mark III
800 f 5.6 IS w/1.4
1/400 @ f9
Manual
ISO 400
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Good comp alternative from Artie. If the details can stand it this is for sure the way to go! I'd also experiment in toning down the cheek/neck areas a bit. Awesome singing pose and perch!