Shag.

Taken in the summer.

I really thought about this shot, most people were interested in the aggressive poses and fancy tuft.
This particular bird was nursing 2 chicks and after most people had left for the boat, it seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet.

1D MkIII
300 F2.8 @ F7.1
ISO 640
1/320
-1.0 EV

I quite like it Tim. That green eye is amazing isn't it. Sorry I missed you at DN on the weekend. Saw plenty of hares but as I expected, no photo opportunities.
Robert

I like a lot as it is different. Well exposed, i would tone down the greenish blob behind the bird
Rene de Heer

Works for me, an excellent close up. well seen and taken.

Tim, as others have said, it is a different perspective but very effective - like it a lot!

Tim

I likle it very nice and so different.

Barry

Eastbourne

Works for me too - the eye is the draw, but I really like the pattern of the feathers.



Mark

I like it. That eye really draws you into the image.



Paul

I really like it. The green of the eye is spectacular and the yellow so complemetary.

Excellent shot! Fantastic details and that eye is amazing!! The colour of the background is beautiful and really complements all the colours in the bird.

Hello Tim.

Nice closeup.

The eye and the touch of yellow really work well together, with some nice feather detail as well.

love this my kind of thing, personally i would crop in alot more show the eye and a few feathers, i think the BG is maybe unessesary?

Very nice composed close-up. I like it very much

Nice one Tim.

Works for me Tim, very different.