Gallery: AvianPosted January 31, 20181,344 views10 comments
Tucson Mountain Park, AZ
7D2, Sigma 150-600mmC@600mm, F8, 1/800, ISO 800, tripod, first light.
Love shooting these desert wrens. Thanks for any comments or suggestions, Dave
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10 comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 31, 2018 at 3:49 PM
Very nice David, I like your comp and the cactus branch on the right although not essential, adds some balance to the horizontal presentation. I like this one............................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 31, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Excellent as posted. A favorite subject in a typical pose and setting. Nice complimentary soft light. Well done.
For some reason Cactus Wrens have become much harder to find around Phoenix. They used to be regualr in our yard but disappeared a couple years ago. Theyr used to be easy at the Gilbert Water Ranch but I haven't seen one there in a few years now. I can still find a couple at Boyce Thompson Arboretum but not as easily as they used to be.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 31, 2018 at 5:51 PM
Beautiful, David. I seemed to have a problem getting this species to cooperate when I was there a few years ago. This is sweet. Beautiful head turn and light and a very appropriate perch.
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 31, 2018 at 7:21 PM
Very nice comp and of course the perch makes this even better since after all it is a cactus wren! Nice work David!
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 31, 2018 at 7:25 PM
Love the desert colors. The wren is appropriately perched and the comp is well balanced.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 31, 2018 at 7:36 PM
Lovely image with great light and beautiful background. Just a touch more room on the bottom if you have it. Nicely done.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on January 31, 2018 at 8:05 PM
Great comp and techs, David. It's nice to have the perch out in the open to isolate the BG like you did with harmonious colors. I've considered getting that lens for some time, and after seeing all the recent images, I'm sold. Wonderful work as usual.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 31, 2018 at 8:36 PM
This is a very nice image. All the colors work together in harmony. Excellent perch and pose technical execution
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by David Bogener on February 1, 2018 at 12:07 PM
Bill, I have been very pleased with the Sigma 150-600mm. I still have my 500mm prime, but the Sigma has become my walking around lens. The 500 is sharper and focus hunts less in low light, but the versatility of a zoom, lighter weight and pretty good sharpness make the Sigma a winner for me. Dave
Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments
Comment posted by Alan Bryant on February 11, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Congrats on your EP Dave
A great overall image of this cracking bird
Registered on March 31, 2006, 473 Posts, 1081 Comments
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10 commentsFor some reason Cactus Wrens have become much harder to find around Phoenix. They used to be regualr in our yard but disappeared a couple years ago. Theyr used to be easy at the Gilbert Water Ranch but I haven't seen one there in a few years now. I can still find a couple at Boyce Thompson Arboretum but not as easily as they used to be.
A great overall image of this cracking bird