Spotted Bowerbird #2

Gallery: AvianPosted August 8, 2010100 views18 comments

Another one of the bowerbirds that passed through our camp at Bowra in south west Queensland. The tatty tree it's perched in is a mulga (type of acacia) that really get hammered by the stock - hence the broken twigs.
Removed an oof twig that ran behind the bird.

1d2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/250 overcast

cheers
Rob

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on August 8, 2010 at 9:29 AM

nice pose, and nice soft light to go with the subdued colors. cloning looks good to me. very nice, Rob.

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 8, 2010 at 10:12 AM

Rod,

I like this shot a lot! I particularly like how the colors of the BG complement the bird. Very nicely done!

- Zaid

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM

The inquisitve pose makes this shot for me Rob.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on August 8, 2010 at 11:10 AM

I like everything about this shot, Rob.....especially the pose and detail in the whites.

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on August 8, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Very nice, razor sharp!

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Comment posted by KC Choo on August 8, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Excellent!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM

Lovely little bird and great pose! Love his "expression"
The colors and BG are very complimentary.
I might suggest cloning out that diagonal branch at the top right- it kind of draws my eye.

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 8, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Pose and sharpness are excellent. I like this! Sharon

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 8, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Very nice, good job of stick removing.

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on August 8, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Excellent pose Rob, something has really caught his attention. I like the markings in his head the detail of which is very clear and sharp. Nice soft lighting and I like the complimentary background.Probably would have removed that top twig. Graham

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on August 8, 2010 at 5:45 PM

Very nice pose and head angle. I like the details and exposure.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 8, 2010 at 7:53 PM

I don't think this bird quite trusts you Rob but that look it gave you as a result sure made the shot for me. Much as I hate to chime in and encourage cloning I must admit that I'd probably do a number on the twig in the URC.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on August 8, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Wonderful shot Rob. That is a nice looking bird.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 8, 2010 at 9:38 PM

Nice head turn and your usual great techs, Rob.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 9, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Rob,

I love the subtle coloring of this bird, from pale butterscotch to a warm mocha brown. The background compliments the bird's colors very nicely. I like how the bird is posed, it looks like it can't decide whether to stay or go. Lovely soft light. A very appealing image to me.