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Fairy Gerygone
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Fairy Gerygone

by Greg Oakley

Gallery: AvianPosted October 7, 2012307 views9 comments
This is an active small warbler from tropical north Queensland.
D800, 300 2.8 x 1.7TC, monopod. f/8, 1/150, ISO 1800.
Thanks, Greg
www.gregoakleywildpix.com

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Greg, this is a nice composition IMO. The larger version shows nice detail on the bird. The bgnd is quite favorable and the perch is really nice. Lighting is complementary and works well. Bird is placed ideally in the frame for me.

Almost looks like something Audobon would have painted! LOL
Registered on October 5, 2012, 45 Posts, 168 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 8, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Nice image of this bird out in the open
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on October 8, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Color, comp, background and processing spot on. Well done


:toast:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on October 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Beautiful bird, beautifully captured.
May
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Lovely clean image. LOVE that red eye, nice pose, fine detail, and interesting perch.
Sandy
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Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 11, 2012 at 2:39 AM
I like this really clean image with perfect comp for me. Nice and sharp.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 12, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Super image Greg, love the detailed bird, perch and green bg. :toast:
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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on October 18, 2012 at 5:36 PM
A real standout image, congratulations on the WP, very well deserved! What a perfect background for that beautiful bird.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 26, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Congrats on the fine WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments