striated thornbill bathing

[avkomp]

got this guy having a bath in a pool of water.

d5 600f4 tc17 (1000mm) about half frame. shutter noise seems to scare them and I gotta keep away a bit
1/1000 f8 iso 1600

[Toddyh]

Nice image Stephen. Enough detail to even see a reflection of the landscape behind you in the eye.

[avkomp]

might be me in the eye............or a tree. its all good

[Gaz]

Now, that's nice. Wonderful low POV, good clarity and sharp as a pin.

CC - Does it need a straighten? Feels like it's running down to the left a bit.


Cheers.

[avkomp]

thanks folks. hard one to decide on the horizontal. waters edge looks off, feet ok, couldnt decide so left it. at least is a conversation starter...........