Cactus Wren

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks: While having coffee this morning in my backyard this Cactus Wren joined me and ended up serenading me . . . cheerful company . . . Gus

All critiques, suggestions and tips appreciated.

Olympus E-510, Zuiko 100-300mm ED
Aperture Priority: F/6.3, 1/400s
-0.30 ev
200 ISO
600 equiv. hand Held
Auto WB

[William Malacarne]

Nice one Gus...looks very good to me except maybe the one bright spot on the right in the background. My eyes keep wandering to it.

Bill.

[Harold Davis]

looks good to me too except for the tail feathers. something real funky going on there.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Gus Nice breakfast partner !!!!

Just soft light !!!! Look at the perch and the contrasts !!! It also makes the bg harsh looking. Would try some fill flash in these situations it will help a lot. I like the pose and sharpness. Btw might even try a polarizer filter? Will also help with the light !!! Does take care of reflections !!!

[Gus Cobos]

Great capture Gus. Like it the way it is...:)

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Like Gus said, I like it the way it is. Nice comp and background.