Marsh wren collecting nest material

[Dave Slaughter]

This is a picture of a marsh wren collecting wet cattail stems to weave in his nest cavity.
Canon Xti, 400mm f5.6lens, 1.4x kenko tele-extender.
ISO 400

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Dave, I love this image - beautiful soft colours and such a sweet pose. Could possibly do with a little more room at the bottom of the picture. Well done!

[William Malacarne]

I would also like a little more room on the bottom and also made a tad lighter and sharper on the eye. Very nice framing.

Bill

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Dave Agree on the little more room The rule of thumb is having the bird occupy around 75% of the frame, it needs room to look good !!!

You also want more room in front, less at the back. Also give extra up front if there is motion, sort of room to move into !! Great pose and love the nesting material !!! Did very well with the 1.4X

[Gail Spitler]

Hi Dave
The others have covered the technicals, I want to congratulate you on getting the image. Marsh Wrens are so quick and so secretive. Well done.
Gail

[SeanKP]

Agree on the room to move point but this is a great shot. Lovethose colours in particular.
Sean

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Excellent capture, love the soft colors. Agree with comments regarding room at the bottom

[Harold Davis]

cool capture!! like everyone else i wish for more room at the bottom!!! love the colors in the bg. really compliment the bird!