House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) in Geneva, Switzerland. Most of the birds at the Conservatory and Botanical Garden were not disturbed by my presence. This particular one was such a poser. I took my time and tried to pay attention to the background while composing my shot.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400 mm / F4,0-6,3 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-RS100400).
318.0 mm (in 35mm: 636.0 mm); 1/1250 sec; f/6.3; ISO 1600

Adjustments in Camera Raw (Exposure +0.50) and in CS6 (Curves and Levels).

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