House Wren

Gallery: AvianPosted March 17, 2010105 views8 comments

I must have stumbled into this little House Wren's territory because she/he scolded and followed me for about 3 or 4 minutes in Placerita Canyon State Park, near Santa Clarita, CA last week. The bird stayed in deep cover but I got this shot, in early morning light through an opening in the brush which is the cause of the oof branches framing the bird.

Thanks for looking and for your comments and suggestions.

Canon 50D, 300mm f/4 IS w/1.4 handheld, 1/800 @ f/5.6, ISO 400

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on March 17, 2010 at 9:01 AM

nice, Hans--I like the light, detail, and setting. I would probably crop a little looser if it was mine.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on March 17, 2010 at 9:35 AM

Apart from it being a bit large in the frame, this is a good quick opportunity shot.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 17, 2010 at 9:57 AM

Great job getting this bird, Hans. Excellent detail and composition.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 17, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Nice detail on this little wren. I agree about wanting a bit more space around it.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on March 17, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Hans:
I would love to be scolded by the wren - If it gave me an opening for a shot like this.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 17, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Nice shot of this little guy, perfect light and dof. I like the soft dew on the perch as well

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on March 18, 2010 at 9:21 AM

Hans,

I like every thing about the image but I would like a little more room about the bird as it feels a little tight to me. Techs look good and I love the wren's pose & eye contact.

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on March 18, 2010 at 10:42 AM

You got nice and close by the looks of it Hans. I'd maybe give him more breathing space if you can.

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