Aerobatic Spotted Flycatcher

I am pleased to share a newly edited, previously unseen image of a spotted flycatcher, taken last autumn at RSPB Nagshead in the Forest of Dean. While only a simple bird on a branch, I really like how the bokeh falls behind the subject and leads the viewers eye to focus on the bird. An elegant, clean portrait full of special memories of a great day trip to photograph these amazingly aerobatic birds.

Location: RSPB Nagshead, Forest of Dean

Exposure: 1/500 @ f/5.6

ISO: 640

Mode: Manual, Auto ISO

Focal Length: 700mm

Lens: Canon EF 500mm f/4 II + 1.4x III

Camera: Canon 1DX Mark III