Eastern Spinebill

Gallery: AvianPosted February 19, 2014264 views17 comments

A common little Australian honeyeaterfrom my front garden recently. This little species unfortunately gets hammered by the larger and more aggressive Red Wattlebirds!
Setup & some playback used. Thanks for looking, Greg.

D800, 300 2.8+1.7TC (510mm), f7.1, 1/250, ISO800, Fill flash, -0.7EC

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17 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on February 19, 2014 at 9:16 AM

Another gem !!
JohnR

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 19, 2014 at 2:43 PM

I like the setting. Another beauty, Greg.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 19, 2014 at 3:37 PM

Stunning image. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 19, 2014 at 3:41 PM

The flowers, background and green frame this bird so well - though it is obvious (to me) that a setup was used, not sure if that fact bothers you or not

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Comment posted by Rebecka on February 19, 2014 at 5:35 PM

Oh for heaven's sakes this is gorgeous. That is all. Just gorgeous.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 19, 2014 at 6:32 PM

No nits at all. Everywhere I look is a feast for the eyes. Superb!

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on February 19, 2014 at 8:11 PM

This is a painting. Amazing!

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on February 20, 2014 at 2:26 AM

Beautiful composition, great colors and a knockout pose...has it all!!

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Comment posted by David Haynes on February 20, 2014 at 5:58 AM

Stunning image Greg. Wonderful colors, awesome perch with colorful flowers, great eye contact and head turn, and the background is stellar. Could not ask for more. SWEEEEET!!

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on February 20, 2014 at 8:46 PM

A stunner Greg

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 20, 2014 at 9:46 PM

Nicely executed, Greg, to get the perch and all the surroundings in focus.

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 20, 2014 at 10:04 PM

Wonderful image. The flowers add a nice touch.

May

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on February 21, 2014 at 1:16 AM

Set up or not it is an excellent image with a great pose. everything is working together in this.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 21, 2014 at 1:19 AM

"A common little bird in my garden". Envious, and admiring a beautiful image! I might consider a very minor crop from the rhs to eliminate the cut off flowers. Sharon

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 21, 2014 at 8:51 PM

Greg, the bird pops off the page, but the perch is just as complimentary. I see this is a setup...was the perch natural to the location? Or was it one you brought? Just asking, because I think you couldn't have chosen a better perch. Very nicely seen and captured.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 23, 2014 at 5:20 PM

Hello Greg

Not too familiar with setup images, but still a Stellar Capture

Bill

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 19, 2014 at 7:13 PM

Gorgeous image!

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