Pine Warbler - my first one.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I've seen these guys before, but never had the opportunity to properly photograph one. While trying to attract a Dark-eyed Junco (via audio) this guy surprised me by coming in instead - they do have a somewhat similar "trilling" call. I quickly changed the call to it's own and it perched nicely - although with some unfortunate branches in URC that I have toned down in PS to help minimize a bit - they were quite light and "lime green" before that. I do like the breeding habitat depicted.

Canon 40D + 100-400L @400mm, aperture priority, evaluative metering, 1/100s., f/6.3, ISO 640, -0.3 EC, natural light, handheld, just about full-frame, audio + blind used.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice catch, Daniel, I also like the pine habitat included, especially the way the lighter ones are framing his body without touching. Good post processing job and I'd crop 1/2 inch off the bottom, to get a cleaner edge.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the setting, soft light and angle and might sharpen the bird a bit more.

[Scott Frye]

Congratz on you first Pine Warbler and its a beaut. I like that head turn toward the camera and good job hand-holding that 400mm lens

[Bryan Erb]

Very nice as is, like the habitat including the URHC, like how it frames the bird. Agree with Fabs on the crop.

[Stu Bowie]

The inquisitive look makes this for me. Super comp, and I like the placement of the warbler. Lovely soft, well exposed colours, and the surrounding foliage doesnt bother me. Well captured Daniel.

[Ramon M. Casares]

BG is a bit bussy to my taste, still, a lovely image, with great pose, detail, light and colors. Congratulations!

[Steve Maxson]

The bird is nicely done, Daniel, with a good pose and head angle, but the included habitat sets this image apart. I like the branch in the URC, as presented, and I agree with Fabs that a slight crop off the bottom - just to omit those few light areas - would make this image even better. Good job hand holding a 400 at 1/100 sec.

[Lana Hays]

Daniel
I just love all the greenery in this one......makes the image seem so natural. Wonderful pose on this guy. I might crop a little off the bottom but I can't take my eyes off the warbler. Well done.

[Simon Bennett]

Good pose, detail and setting.

[Steve Canuel]

Nice job Daniel. Soft yet sharp, the colors and texture of the pine goes well with your bird.

[bill kominsky]

And a great one it is daniel.