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    If you see a black-throated tit, then you're definitely in Asia and probably in China. This cute Aegithalos ranges across the southern half of China (including Taiwan) and west to India via the Himalayas. The species is common; it even breeds in inner-city parks in Shanghai. Though easy to find, the black-throated requires concentration to photograph, because of its preference for shady, brushy areas and its quick and constant movement. I got this shot last week at the Botanical Gardens in Hangzhou, 180 km southwest of Shanghai at 30 degrees N 120 degrees E. There were no branches or twigs to cut out, and the background is as my camera recorded it.

    Device: Nikon D300
    Lens: VR 600mm F/4G
    Focal length: 600mm
    VR: ON
    Aperture: F/4
    Shutter Speed: 1/125s
    Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
    Exposure Comp.: 0EV
    Metering: Center-Weighted
    ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400

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    A very cute looking bird. I had a glimpse of this in Uttaranchal (India) last Summer. Exposure is perfect

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    Nice soft lighting, with good detail, HA and BG, well done Craig.
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    Craig, I always enjoy reading the information you provide along with your fine images.
    Like the diagonal perch, soft light and the bg. The bird is very beautiful with a nice head turn and a lot of details. The shoulder seems slightly sharper than the head/eye/beak. Selectively sharpening the head could be tried. Thanks for sharing.

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    Beautiful bird and beautiful shot!

    Since you have room on the right, I would experiment with cropping the right side just enough to eliminate the fork.

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    Craig, thx for sharing this beauty. what a bird. You nailed it too. well done on comp., exposure, head turn and low SS stability.

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    That's a wonderful image. They white eye ring sure helps his eye stand out from the black face. I like the diagonal perch also.
    Andrew

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    Thanks for everyone's comments so far!

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    I like the lighting. pose and detail you captured of the interesting looking bird. Well done Craig!

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