Wrentit with prize

[Kerry Perkins]

It takes some patience and bushwhacking to get these little ones. They don't seem to stay in one place for more than a second. A very common bird, but not seen very often due their reclusive nature and quick movements, usually as a flock.

50D, 400mm f/5.6
Av mode, f/5.6@1/320, ISO 400 EC -2/3 WB 5100K
AI Servo autofocus, HH, Beamer on 580EX II FEC -1 2/3 E-TTL mode Evaluative

[Dan Brown]

Nice work, Kerry! I might remove the two leaves in the upper right but the SH and EXP are good. BTW, I think this is a Wrentit.

[Hazel Grant]

yes, nice. And the comp of catching the berry in mouth and the bunch below ties it all together. yes, a tiny leaf blur in upper right corner, but a great shot. thanks for sharing it.

[Kerry Perkins]

Dan, thanks! That's what I meant to type but it didn't come out that way.

[Jeff Cashdollar]

What a shot - really like this one. Eye is great and habitat is splendid. How far away were you Kerry, was the beamer needed over regular flash - techs are spot on.

[jack williamson]

Good shot Kerry, I love the eye and the berry.

Jack

[Kerry Perkins]

Thanks for comments everyone. Jeff, I was probably 20ft away and the BB was overkill, but it was an unexpected opportunity. I dialed down the flash so it wouldn't overpower the subject. You can see that there was sunlight behind the tree, but the bird was in complete shadow which is the reason for the slow shutter speed.

[dankearl]

Really nice, I agree about cropping the oof leaves on the right, but just a nice capture.

[nancy hazen]

Beautiful image Kerry. I think you got the lighting just right with this little guy!
Nancy