House Wren

[Kerry Perkins]

Captured at Satwiwa, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Cloned out a couple of problem twigs. Converted in LR2, then CS4 for final tweaks.

50D, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/5.6@1/2500 ISO 400 WB 5100K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash

Thank you for your comments!

[Ricardo Rodriguez]

Hi Kerry, I like your image, very relaxing. The bird's eye is sharp and the catch light is nice, good feather detail, and well exposed. I especially like the creamy two-colored BG. I would crop from the bottom at least half the space between the frame and the bird's feet.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Kerry Main thing is the bottom ... sure like the smooth top but the perch would minimize, good call by Ricardo !!!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Kerry - lots to like here - love that BG - exposure looks spot on, Good HA/eye contact - sharp as a tack.
I would also crop a little from the bottom.
Good show :)

[Dave Mills]

Hi Kerry, All techs well handled with nice soft lighting and good overall angle.I agree about cropping some off the bottom. If there wasn't such a pleasing blend of colors I would recommend a crop on top also but I like the look...