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    thanks Sabaysachi....agree with your comments. I intentionally kept the lower leaves to show some environment and avoid another clean bg kind of image.... later realized image could have better without those leaves.
    shutter speed info I will share soon. I am uable to see exif in the uploaded file, will see in original and post it soon.

    was lucky to spend some 5-10 min. with this bird.

    about bird :
    Crested Bunting, 'Melophus Lathami' 15cm
    A Dark bunting with high, pointed crest, Male blue-black withchestnut wings and tail. Female streaked brown and buff but also have chestnut in wings and tail
    Calls a quiet chip, Monotonous Song
    Habit : Inhabits bushy and grassy rocky slopes. Feed on seed on ground in pairs and small groups. Upright stance.Confiding and often perches high. Drink frequentl. Nests low down.

    Ditribution : Locally common resident India, pakistan, China and SE Asia.
    Last edited by Kiran Ghadge; 29-06-2009 at 12:04 PM.

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