• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.
Just dropped by for a "chat".
Wimpy

Just dropped by for a "chat". (Saxicola rubicola)

A very obliging Stonechat. I was hoping for some close-up shots of a water pipit, but a male and female stonechat took centre stage.
Click to expand...
Habitat
Water meadow
Location
Staffordshire UK
Date taken
25th January 2012
Scientific name
Saxicola rubicola
Equipment used
Canon 550D + Canon 100-400mm
ammadoux
WOW WOW WOW.

the focus and exposure on the eye is jaw dropping.

wish i can get one this close.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Center stage indeed Wimpy! Gorgeous colors with great lighting, focus, feather detail, eye contact, and background. Fantastic!!! Great caption too!!!
 
Doc Duck
I look forward to the pipit - some other day. For now, this is stunning! I'd love a chat with one of these :D
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
Wimpy
Date added
View count
239
Comment count
7

Share this media

Back
Top