Well I needed to get the dust off my camera as it has been a while since I had taken any pictures.
Not many birds singing on territory looking for mates this late in spring.
I was happy to find this little House Wren singing away and responded to calls.
This perch was his choice not a setup.:)
Thanks for this image, Jim. My setup's similar to yours, so your photo info is of particular interest to me. Of course I'd like less bird behind the branch. I like the simple, pretty, non-noisy background. The bird is sharp and attractive.
Looks like you haven't forgotten how to take a picture during your sabatical! Perch is a little big, but I wouldn't pass up an opportunity like that. Pose and sharpness are excellent. See you in a week!
Beautiful capture James. Love the singing pose and the lovely lighting . Beautiful BG too and so glad to see you dusted off your camera and are out photographing again. Good to see you back !!!!:)
Nice pose and comp. Although the light looks nice and golden-soft, I'm wondering if adding a touch of red in Color Balance would make for an even nicer feel to the image? I agree the perch is a tad thick, but it is still OK.