Ashy Prinia in calling pose

[Atul Sinai]

This was along the coast of river Mula. Observed that during the calling process the upper mandible (upper part of the beak) is stationary while the lower mandible (lower part of the beak) moves to open and close the bill.

Please critique !

Location: Pune

Canon 7D. 400mm f5.6 with 1.4x III extender
Manual Exposure
Manual Focus
Manual metering
Shutter Speed 1/400
Aperture 8.0
ISO 500
Focal Length 560mm
Full frame
Tripod Support

Thanks!

Regards,
Atul

[Saktipada Panigrahi]

Nice image. The composition is fine. Colours look natural. Thanks for sharing. SaktiWild

[Mrudul Godbole]

Lovely calling pose. I liked the eye contact. Good details and light. It is nicely framed by the branches. Thanks for sharing.

[Prasad Dingankar]

Lovely, full frame has always its own satisfaction...which extender have u used?... Wonderful result.. Thanks for sharing.

[Sucheth Lingachar]

Superb Catch Atul.... and lovely eye contact.... TFS

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Nice one. The eye contact looks nice. The calling pose is good. The branches frame the bird well. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi