Stonechat Male

Discussion

8 replies

Posted by Rob Ashton on February 1, 2008 at 3:16 PM

Beachcombing Stonechats are quite common down on the Dorset Coast. I shall be after these again this year.

Rob

Canon 20D, Sigma 50-500mm, iso400, 1/1600th, f8, -2/3 exp.

Posted by Rob Howard on February 1, 2008 at 3:24 PM

Hi Rob,

Nice shot.

I like the way his plumage colour matches the colouration of the pebbles of the beach. Nice to see an image of one in a different location and pose.

Regards

Rob

Posted by Steve Makin on February 1, 2008 at 4:49 PM

I agree with Rob about the colours, quite lovely, and the glint in the eye looks good also

Posted by Andy Astbury on February 1, 2008 at 6:02 PM

Nice colours and comp Rob

There's that Bigma bokeh

Posted by Stuart McCrae on February 1, 2008 at 7:11 PM

very nice,like the bg and the way it mirrors the bird if that makes sense.

Stu.

Posted by Edwin kats on February 2, 2008 at 4:52 AM

Great shot of a beautiful bird.
Well done.

Edwin Kats

Posted by Jim Greenfield on February 2, 2008 at 5:00 AM

Lovely shot - didn't know they foraged on the beach

Posted by Paul Inglis on February 2, 2008 at 6:05 AM

Hi Rob,

This is a cracking shot in its natural habitat too. Love the colours and the composition - great the way you've made the bird pop.

Posted by Rob Ashton on February 2, 2008 at 2:46 PM

Thanks everyone. It was good to see these guys down on the beach and makes a change from the usual perch.

Rob