I was on a little hike looking after the Redstart, I saw a little family of Red-Backed Shrikes. I waited for a minute or two and then, they came right in front of me. My goal was to get a flight shot of it, but it didn't focus :(

Camera: Sony a6700
Lens: Sigma 100-400 Contemporary f5-6.3
Settings: 1/2000s iso 800 f6.3 400mm

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Soft light and a minimal amount of motion/movement/busyness seem to go hand in hand. The bird in flight would have undoubtedly made a dramatic photo, but I really like the mood created from the calm and stillness of this image too.

I'm glad you like the photo!
I agree, it would've given a more dramatic effect, but I think I like it better this way :)

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