Dirty beak

This shot was the result of an experiment to see whether I could get away with supporting my 600mm lens on a monopod rather than a tripod. I have been after some songthrush pictures for a while anyway, so the opportunity was a nice bonus on a day I only expected blackbirds. Shame I got leaves and grass as a background rather than snow, but I could understand why the bird was on bare ground rather than snow-covered. Shame about that dirty beak, but I can easily edit out that small twig on the right. At the moment I find it rather charming.

David

Nikon D200, 600mm lens, monopod, 1/90th @f5.6, 400 iso. Slight crop for composition

It is a typical Songthrush scene, exactly as we see them in our gardens at this time of the year. Why edit out the natural environment. Nice shot - don't think I could cope with a 600mm lens though - but it seems your monopod can!!

A very natural and typical Song Thrush, lovely image.

Its a fine image, and that muddy bill adds to the shot for me, excellent bird on typical "habitat", I'd leave it as is!

Hi Dave

it has a natural garden feel to it, nice bird, I too have been working with them for the first time in years this last week

Paul Hobson
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Hi David

Ditto the above- very nice!

David

I agree with what's already been said but I might be tempted to crop out the oof stuff at the bottom of the frame

Very simple composition and works really well. All the better for the muddy beak and leaves

Lovely Song Thrush David. Not too common any longer unless you go to the Scillys but a Typical pose and a good one to get on board.

Major.

A very nice image David and just the type of setting in which you expect to see them. Its fine to me the way it is.