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| Common Redshank |
An unimposing bird, not too large, with gentle tones. That's the Common Redshank. They are very interesting to follow, however, and quite beautiful up close. Binoculars, or a telephoto lens, reveal the beautiful feathers and colors.
What do I like about this photo? There's lots of details, with the bonus of a spark in the eye. I used an open aperture (f/6.3 - the most open my lens supports at the focal length of 400mm) to have a shallow depth of field, so the bird is sharp and most of the the rest is blurred.
What would I want to improve? An even shallower depth of field would have been preferable, as it would make the bird stand out more.