Common Redstart

[Rich Steel]

Hi

I have spent the last couple of Saturday mornings photographing redstarts, one of our woodland summer migrant visitors, in North Wales. I set up a small mealworm feeding station each year for a pair that nest in a derelict farm. I have a huge library of redstart images but can never resist going back each year to get a few more photos of these beautiful birds.



Taken with 1DmkIV with 500mm lens at ISO 640 F6.3 at 1/500s and -1EV

Cheers

Rich

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This really is a beautiful bird, I also like the soft light, lichen and sharpness. If anything, I might raise the color temperature a bit.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Love it! Everything looks great and in place. I also like the curve of the perch. Well done Rich, and thanks for mentioning the mealworm set-up.

[Adams Serra]

Beautiful bird, perch and BG.
Congratulations Rich!

[Grace Scalzo]

Wonderful image, Rich!! Thanks for sharing it...love your perch.

[arash_hazeghi]

very cool Rich, love the pose, perch and nice clean BG.

[Geraldo Hofmann]

Parabens Rich,

fantastic shot and lovely bird in perfect color.

Cheers Geraldo

[Rich Steel]

Many thanks for the comments and replies. I just hope the birds are still there when I get back from my trip away at the end of this week.

Cheers

Rich