Excuse Me!, Did you ask before you took that ?

[marlunn]

Love the direct look of this one, its a Hedge Accentor, or Dunnock, often called a Hedge Sparrow but a totally different family

F8, 1/250th, iso 200, Nikon d5200 - tamron 70-300 @300mm



C & C welcome as always

[DonnaK]

Awesome shot and title, Mark.

[marlunn]

Thanks Donna, its one af a few but the 'look' really made it stand out - the bird is normally one that skulks in the undergrowth so to get it in the open was a great opportunity for a portrait

[GBO25]

Perfect title and great composition. I like its egg shape and its stern looking body language. Great shot.

[rangioran]

Just have to agree with previous comments - excellent study and delightful title!

[Shadowman]

Nicely timed.

[marlunn]

Thanks Graham, it is decidedly a confrontational look - especially for this bird
Cheers Eric, just had to be that to go with the 'look'
Thanks John, I am pleased with it

[Barbara Ponder]

Great shot Mark!

[Donald]

Have just been viewing it at full size in the lightbox. It would take a much tighter crop if you wanted to get in closer on the bird and make that 'attitude' even more pronounced.

[bnnrcn]

Very nice composition Mark. I wonder if it is possible to darken the darks in the eyes a bit to make them stand out more ? My eyes go to its tummy slightly because of the different shooting angle.

[John 2]

Like that Mark.

[IzzieK]

You should have positioned its two legs a little bit up its body so that s/he doesn't have a leg to stand on...j/k... (got the joke?) Very good capture....

[Stagecoach]

Well captured Mark, there's some attitude there.

[Texas Dave]

Nicely done.