Taken this morning after a rain storm. Natural perch, audio attracted with no hide as I had to stand to get a good background. Stood still in the briers and this guy was within 5 feet of me at times. Close to FF. Background was a distant pine tree.
Mark III, 700mm- 500+1.4, 1/400 @ f13, ISO 800, FF@-3
Nicely done! Nice perch, good background, and perfect pose. Perhaps just a bit of dodging in the area above the eye and some burning to the bright chest/belly area. Comp a bit tight, but a very pleasing image you got here!!