Jacky Winter

Gallery: AvianPosted May 26, 2013106 views12 comments

Jacky Winters are confiding little flycatchers that hunt from a prominent perch. On landing they fan and wag their tail from side to side. Despite being quite plain they are a favourite amongst most Australian birders

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12 comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 26, 2013 at 8:27 AM

Easy to see why they are popular! Nice attitude captured and a real nice image! Sharon

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 26, 2013 at 9:17 AM

Beautifully captured Rob. Goo ddetail, neat perch and a complementary background.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 26, 2013 at 10:15 AM

I can see why this guy would be a favorite despite his subtle colors and markings his is very handsome. Nice capture! Have you thought of cloning out the two twigs at the bottom?

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 26, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Beautiful exposure, detail and natural colors Rob. Really great work.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 26, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Nicely understated image with good detail.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on May 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Great, Rob.
I'm with Craig, if this were mince, I would have cloned out the two twigs.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 26, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Sweet little bird that reminds me of our phoebes - fairly plain, but interesting and cute.
Nice pose, sharp detail, and good BG.
I don't feel the twigs at the bottom add anything, so you might consider getting rid of them.
Sandy

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Comment posted by William Bickle on May 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Hello rob

my first view of this wonderfully named bird!

clean bkgrnd,

Bill

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 26, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Beautiful little bird and he picked an exquisite perch for you, Rob. I might remove the reeds or grasses in the bottom of the frame-they don't seem to add anything.

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Comment posted by LeRoy Gunderson on May 27, 2013 at 7:20 AM

Very nice image. Great detail and background.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 27, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Love this shot. Is it possible to be soft and sharp at the same time. The overall quality is soft and dreamy, while the photo is sharp. Very good job.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on May 28, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Wonderful pose, perch and background, excellent shot Rob.

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