Southern Emu-wren

Gallery: AvianPosted September 9, 2013227 views17 comments

These little gems live in dense heaths. They get their name from the emu-feather-like tails

1dMk4 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 1600 f8 1/500 heavily overcast

cheers
Rob

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17 comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on September 9, 2013 at 7:47 AM

A real cutie Rob.
Lovely colours and even the square composition works - although it looks as though you had plenty of options on the composition.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on September 9, 2013 at 10:54 AM

I must be careful not to exaggerate, but this is one of the most beautiful species I have seen .. what a beauty ! Nice colors and compo ! Well done, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on September 9, 2013 at 10:54 AM

I must be careful not to exaggerate, but this is one of the most beautiful species I have seen .. what a beauty ! Nice colors and compo ! Well done, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 9, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Beautiful, Rob. I love the stretched leg and the great look at the plumage.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on September 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Never have seen or heard of this bird before. Such a little cutie! Very nice details on the bird. Thanks for sharing! Sharon

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on September 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Fantastic photo thanks for sharing I have never seen one of these. This is what is great about this site.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

What a stunning little bird. The perch couldn't be more appropriate and the extra lichen covered portion adds flare. Love the background in this excellent photo.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on September 9, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Great pose and colors, love the tail!

Ray

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on September 10, 2013 at 2:10 AM

Striking little bird and a nice comp.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on September 10, 2013 at 7:57 AM

Different composition and frame. Nice lean photograph for this cute little bird with beautiful perch and BG. TFS.

Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 10, 2013 at 10:53 PM

What a cool bird Rob, it seems like a cartoon character it's so different. Nice comp, what a tail!

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on September 11, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Excellent Rob-a real stunning little bird beautifully captured.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 11, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Super cool bird Rob

Great pose, sweet details and a pleasing background too.

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Comment posted by John Jeevaratnam on September 12, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Beautiful bird Rob, interesting tail. Nice perch and BG light.

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Comment posted by May Haga on September 14, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Exquisite Rob. Love that tail.
May

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on September 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Very interesting little bird, Rob.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on September 18, 2013 at 3:01 AM

Rob that is excellent!

Keith.

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