Winter Wren

[Karl Egressy]

I made a mistake. Out of laziness, I did not carry the flash.
I carry it almost always when I shoot from tripod but not this time.
As the light direction was terrible at that spot I really missed the fill flash and I was angry at myself.
I tried to correct this mistake in photoshop but it is just not the same.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D MIV
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS
Manual Setting
f7.1
1/1000 s
ISO 800


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[Randy Stout]

Karl:

Sharp, well exposed, great detail in foot. The catchlight is quite interesting. I think the lightening under the chin is a bit overdone, doesn't look entirely natural.

It is tempting to go light sometimes, leave some bits home, but it seems like nature has a way of pointing out our errors in judgement from time to time!

Cheers

Randy

Cheers

Randy

[John Cooper]

A lovely little bird Karl - very sharp and the angled lighting has given some nice modelling to the wren. I can relate to forgetting a piece of necessary equipment Karl, and yes a bit of fill would have been handy here.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image.I like the lights and catch light in the eye.
Love the pose,colors,details and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, raised tail, big feet and details. Nice image Karl.

[Maya Raut]

I like the sharpness, pose and raised tail...wish you had your flash with you and this image would have been different.

[gail bisson]

I like the raised tail and good DOF here.
I think it looks fine without the flash,
Gail

[Dan Busby]

Hi Karl. First, I think it's a great shot of the species - nice side profile, tail pumped, and a typical woodland perch with opening behind. I am not sure a flash would have helped much. It may have thrown a bit of light on the breast but from my pov it's the harsh light that has taken this one down a notch. Some of the feathers look a bit crunchy, presumably from sun angle, especially on the back of the bird. Perhaps the sharpening process has also contributed. But not to take away from an otherwise great shot. I have chased these guys many times and have not come up with anything as good.

[Peter Dexter]

I think the natural light is a little harsh and maybe fill flash would have helped. Nevertheless great sharp capture of this very active sculker.