Home sick with the flu the last few days so not getting about at all, but went for a quick walk to the end of the street this afternoon to the small local park. I don't often see the Superb Fairy-wrens that close to home but it seems Winter weather tends to make some birds forage further afield, including a small family of these Wrens { Smurfs as I affectionately call them } This is the only male in the small group of 4, who briefly sat atop a rock for his picture, unusual behavior as they normally scurry about dashing from bush to bush.
Bit of a rush shot during a quick walk, and no flash or tripod used, just an opportune shot to satisfy my need to click a shutter button
Canon 7D + 500 f4 + 1.4 x TC....700mm, f 5.6, 1/640, ISO 800, +0.3 EV, approx 20 feet from subject, hand held, no flash, in shade on a dull Winters day
Small crop, cloned out some background flower heads and smoothed plus noise reduction to backdrop only
I like the bird, perch, and background. The image seems to lack much fine detail, especially noticeable in the throat and eye, and a head angle more towards the viewer would have been more ideal. I'd definitely sharpen more.
I love your nickname for this bird.
I lived in Melbourne for a year and only saw them once- they are very beautiful birds. I like the BG and perch.
I agree with Ryan that you need a bit more sharpening in the head and neck area.
Great shot for a grab shot though especially HH with a 1.4x.
Gail
Phil - you did well for a grab shot, especially while hh the 500 while sick. Cute bird, pose and nice bg. Hope to see more of them once you're feeling better which I hope is soon.
Local Smurf
} This is the only male in the small group of 4, who briefly sat atop a rock for his picture, unusual behavior as they normally scurry about dashing from bush to bush.
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