Winter Wren

Gallery: AvianPosted April 1, 20062,786 views21 comments

After shooting Pine warblers thursday I decided to walk the creek bed in search of Louisiana Waterthrush, but I found a much sought after Winter wren.I know this shot is busy but I keep coming back to it...What do you think?

20D 300 2.8 IS / EF2xII
f.8 @ 1/60 sec ISO 200
Gitzo 1325/BH55...

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Patrick Lor on April 1, 2006 at 8:14 PM

Great shot Kevin! I really like it. The bird is so sharp that it stands out well from the background. I love the perch and the way the wren is looking at the water.

Registered on January 15, 2006, 91 Posts, 2052 Comments

Comment posted by Elizabeth Moon on April 1, 2006 at 8:29 PM

I like it a lot--the background of leaves and twigs and the water place the bird in context, and the wren's attitude is so focused that it adds to the natural quality. The focus is so crisp there's no danger of losing the bird in the background...so it's not at all too busy for my taste.

Elizabeth Moon
Texas

Registered on February 9, 2006, 21 Posts, 196 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Dubois on April 1, 2006 at 8:36 PM

This really works for me too Kevin.

The habitat really suits this little guy and I'm amazed you were able to get one to perch for you. Well done.

Registered on February 22, 2005, 129 Posts, 4739 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on April 1, 2006 at 8:54 PM

This is superb, and it all works for me! Love it!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 1, 2006 at 9:45 PM

Beautiful shot Kevin, the setting is great.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Steele on April 1, 2006 at 10:03 PM

I like everything about this one! This whole images just screams Winter Wren. Killer stuff Kevin.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Maples on April 1, 2006 at 10:59 PM

AWESOME shot. I love to see a bird in "all natural" habitat. It shows you had to work for it.

Registered on January 4, 2005, 285 Posts, 731 Comments

Comment posted by David Weber on April 1, 2006 at 11:10 PM

Excellent photo Kevin. Has nice 3D depth to it. Sharp details on the bird as well.

Registered on February 7, 2005, 296 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Backlund on April 2, 2006 at 12:31 AM

I really like this. I don't find the BG distracting at all. You were able to get in close for shot like this, is this cropped? I'd be happy to have any clear, sharp shot of a winter wren.

Registered on September 29, 2005, 252 Posts, 3380 Comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on April 2, 2006 at 5:52 AM

Hi Kevin

Like everyone else I really 'rate' this image. The perch in the middle of a puddle is great and the busy BG all make this one of the best and most natural images of a Wren I have ever seen!

David

Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Garber on April 2, 2006 at 8:37 AM

Very Nice!

Registered on November 17, 2003, 704 Posts, 3535 Comments

Comment posted by chris hajee on April 2, 2006 at 9:30 AM

very nice Kevin, the BG is a real bonus with this little guy

Registered on January 18, 2005, 179 Posts, 2384 Comments

Comment posted by Jacco Rens on April 2, 2006 at 3:51 PM

Hi Kevin, I love this picture. The pose is excellent, and it has all shades of brown..

Great pic!

- jacco

Registered on November 18, 2005, 8 Posts, 108 Comments

Comment posted by Krijn Trimbos on April 2, 2006 at 4:21 PM

Wow Kevin, this is really good! I love the intimate and gazing look of this winter wren. The BG doesn't bother me at all and IMO actually adds to the scene! Great one!

Registered on October 18, 2005, 260 Posts, 2979 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Mason on April 2, 2006 at 6:49 PM

I'm not surprised you keep coming back to it - it's absolutely fantastic!

Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments

Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on April 2, 2006 at 6:55 PM

It's a beauty.

Duane Rosenkranz

Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments

Comment posted by Kirk Greene on April 3, 2006 at 11:53 AM

Congrats on the EP Kevin. Great image of a bird I do not have any images of yet.

Registered on May 12, 2004, 191 Posts, 1578 Comments

Comment posted by Kevin Thompson on April 3, 2006 at 1:08 PM

Thanks everyone for the comments!
Doug this shot is cropped from the top and left about 20%.I was about 8 feet away from this guy

Thanks to all...Kevin

Registered on March 15, 2005, 114 Posts, 2639 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Losin on April 7, 2006 at 10:38 PM

Hi Kevin,

Busy or not, this shot is gorgeous. Yes, it is "busier" than many shots we see on this forum, but in this case I think "more is more." Winter Wrens are rarely found anywhere that's not "busy," so it's only appropriate to portray them that way. Great work!!

Good shooting,
Neil Losin

Registered on September 16, 2005, 145 Posts, 3524 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Losin on April 7, 2006 at 10:39 PM

Registered on September 16, 2005, 145 Posts, 3524 Comments

Comment posted by Josh Gahagan on April 20, 2007 at 10:12 AM

This is beautiful Kevin! The perch and the pose is great, and you have some awesome details as well...

Registered on January 15, 2007, 16 Posts, 67 Comments