Malurus lamberti

[Chris Martinez]

1D MKIV, 600mm f4 IS, 1.4x extender, Wimberley, Gitzo 5541LS

1600 ISO, 1/1000, f/7.1, ev0, Aperture priority.

Variegated Fairy-wren

I've cleaned up the background extensively and in doing so removed some stems form the plant he is perched on.

[Eric Patdu]

A really beautiful bird. All the parts are in focus. Great control of the DOF. Not to mention, great post-processing.

[John Chardine]

Another beautiful image of this species Chris. You have nailed all the techs here. I would consider a slight crop from the bottom but this is not a deal-breaker.

[Ray Rozema]

Beautiful color. Ideal pose Nothing to improve upon

Congrats

[Chris Martinez]

Thank you.

After a week I'm now coming to terms with "selections" in CS5

[Julie Kenward]

Excellent image, Chris! This is my favorite so far. I agree with John that a bit off the bottom might work better here but everything on the bird is perfect IMO. Lovely image of a beautiful bird!

[Chris Martinez]

Thanks Julie.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice mate. Love the pose and you did a good bit of PP work there. If it were mine, I'd leave (or add) a little more room above. Always good to see keen Aussies here. :)

[Chris Martinez]

Thanks Akos :)