Large Grey Babbler...

[Rahul Parekh]

Date: Nov. 2009
Place: Outskirts near Rajkot
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
f3.5 and 1/636s

[Sabyasachi Patra]

The head and eye of the babbler gives an impression of a thoughtful elder. I like the inclusion of the habitat. The ground appears to be sloping. It seems to be without toes on its left leg. Or may be it is my eyes. I am not sure. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice pose. Liked the eye contact. Nice to get it on the ground. Yes it seems the toes on the left leg are not present. Look forward to more..

[Bibhav Behera]

Nice environment in this image. I echo the same thoughts about the toes.

[Rahul Parekh]

Thank you so very much my friends for your lovely appreciation. I do love habitat and expression of this bird. :)

@ All: Actually left toe of babbler is invisible b'coz of strong sunlight on that tarsus and toe and similar colours to soil. Herewith I attach closeup of Tarsus and Toe of the same babbler for solution of your query :).

@ Sabyasachi: Yes, image is little bit tilted :eek:.

All best wishes,

Cheers, Rahul