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Post by Mark Itol on Nov 6, 2021 14:38:14 GMT
No fairy tale from this afternoon's attempt to see and photograph the aptly-named Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) -- a vagrant that has captivated many a birder's eye and shutter finger over the last few days -- as the subject was a no-show. This Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus), a common resident who somehow lost one if its distinctive tails, was kind enough to console me for my troubles. It's always a challenge to image these birds thanks to their dark and glossy plumage which can make exposure a nightmare and their long tails which make composition tricky. I got lucky today. Hindhede Nature Park, Singapore, 6 Nov 2021 1DX, 600/4 II, ISO 2000, 1/25 sec, f/5.6, manual exposure, live view + cable release, tripod + gimbal
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