Warbler

I don’t know if it’s the same for others but as something of a beginner at this wild life photography most of the time I’m chuffed to bits (A) to get close enough for a shot and (B) delighted if its in focus , well exposed and is a good likeness of the creature ,anything ells is a bonus. Very few of the shot I get do I find personally pleasing as a picture ,many may be OK as photographs of this and that but few are stand alone pictures that a none enthusiast would say “that’s a nice picture”. This shot of what I guess is a warbler is one that I like, not for any technical aspect but just as a picture. Taken waiting for barn owls last year.

Bob.

Tech 20D
ISO 200
600mm
1/800 at f 6.3
Car window.

Hi Bob, the image does give an insight into how elusive these little birds are and in that respect it works well. Some might not like the oof foliage in front of the bird but it does give this picture a different feel.
And if you like it, for whatever reason, then you have a succesful image. I have plenty of shots which I really like and yet no-one else does!

Robert

Robert

So have I. Nearly all of them in fact, but I like this Bob. It is what you usually see. I always tell myself that a shot will do until a better one comes along. It cheers me up.
Eric

I know what you mean Eric, that's exactly right ,we are waiting for the next one, spot on.

Bob.

I like this a lot Bob, very different! I've always been a fan of those shots that show something of the subject's character, rather than the simple 'bird on a stick'. The oof reeds front and back give a great sense of environment, as well as adding a kind of painterly effect. A slight head turn towards you would have put this one over the top for me, but it's great as is.

Billy

I like that a lot, in fact its exactly the shot i was after this morning but none of mine have come close to this, well captured, different from the norm and well executed

Bob

Its great to see someone using a different approach its refreshing.

Barry

I really like it, the OOF foliage works for me, it helps to make the bird stand out, relly well done !

Drew

Hi Bob.
I really like this,it sure doe's it for me.
Keith.

I love it, lets be honest this is a typical shot that we all have in our collection. I don't mean the subject, i mean a shot that as an individual we like but we know won't appeal to everyone.

It tells the story doesn't it? Well done.

The OOF reeds actually give a sense of movement, which is often the case round here with the wind. In fact the only suggestion I have would be to blur the in focus stem!

I love it! - natural habitat - lovely composition!

Hi Bob definitely a keeper.