Shot this at around 8 this morning. It was cloudy with filtered light.
Nikon D300,500mm,1.4 TC,ISO 800,F8,1/500,O comp,tripod mtd.
Shot this at around 8 this morning. It was cloudy with filtered light.
Nikon D300,500mm,1.4 TC,ISO 800,F8,1/500,O comp,tripod mtd.
Very interesting image, I like the moth a lot.
The spread wing detail is really good, BG too.
I'm having second thoughts about the
perch, I think it would be great if it was bit
smaller. In any case unusual and very interesting
image of this species.

Dave, did you set up the perch?
I agree with Ilija, perch is too big, overpowering the focus on the bird.
Hi Troy,Yes, It's a setup...

great pose and wing positions, food item adds more interest.
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Hi Dave.
I like the IQ here.
Not normally mad about a square crop but I think it works well here.
The birds meal adds interest.
A very fine shot with nice detail and exposure. The moth puts it over the top for me. As to the perch , Alan Murphy teaches that if the birds feet can't wrap around the perch , then it is too big. This is of course a guideline which can't always be followed , but a good rule to try and keep.
Hi Joe, Thanks for the info. Alan is the master of setups and I'll bear that in mind on my next shoot.
I don't mind the perch and find the colour, detail, soft light and pose (not to mention the lunch) make for a fascinating shot Dave...