Little Wattlebird

Gallery: AvianPosted March 13, 2014148 views17 comments

One from last weekend. This is the smaller of the two wattlebird species here in south-east Australia (both related to the honeyeaters).
Thanks for looking, Greg.

D800, 300 2.8 + 1.7TC (510mm), f8, 1/250, ISO340, -1/3EC, Fill flash

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17 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on March 13, 2014 at 7:03 PM

Wow - I like everything about -- especially the colored flowers framing the black bird

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Comment posted by Rebecka on March 13, 2014 at 7:26 PM

This image is a symphony of beauty. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 13, 2014 at 8:01 PM

Lovely image Greg, beautifully framed,

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 13, 2014 at 9:13 PM

It's as if you hand placed the flowers. Great image. Congrats.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 13, 2014 at 10:58 PM

Top marks. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on March 14, 2014 at 12:18 AM

Greg,
Love the name of this bird. Superb detail, color, backdrop and framing. That perch is really nice. Excellent head position. I would love to have this image.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 14, 2014 at 4:17 AM

A great setting, cool bird posing perfectly.

Sweet One Greg

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on March 14, 2014 at 4:27 AM

Beautiful photo Greg. The colourful flowers contrast perfectly with the rather drab wattlebird.
The composition is fantastic and the detail is terrific.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 14, 2014 at 7:50 AM

What a wonderful setting ! The bird fits in perfectly !

, Hans

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 14, 2014 at 12:38 PM

A real beauty Greg. Nice work

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 14, 2014 at 2:40 PM

Beautifully executed, Greg. I can also see some excellent macro/flora potential with the perch. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on March 15, 2014 at 2:34 AM

First rate image Greg.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 15, 2014 at 7:57 AM

Beautiful Greg - perfect for this species

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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 15, 2014 at 8:11 AM

Hello Greg

WOW, so clear and crisp...beautiful capture!

So perfect... was this a setup?

Bill

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 16, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Awesome! Incredible detail. How did you get so close and manage this setting?

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Comment posted by Rebecka on March 19, 2014 at 11:34 AM

I keep coming back to admire this image. It's just such a treat for the eyes. I would love to see this as the next NPN front page image. Where do I cast my vote for that?

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 19, 2014 at 7:11 PM

This is a home run. Composition, and especially the Oriental feel provided by the perch and surrounding environment. Wish it were mine!

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