Wren

1D Mk iv, 600mm f4, 1/125s, f4, iso 800

From this afternoon. Wrens have been tormenting me for far to long and I was very happy when this one sat up for three frames.

Nice detail, Ian, especially on the larger version. Wrens torment me too. I get them in the garden every day, but can I get a photo? Not a chance.

David

Yes wrens are not easy, I think I've only got one decent image in my portfolio - looks like a feather mite on the wing

Is this an off centre crop as the focus looks a bit uneven, from the eye to the twigs on left is sharp, but the subject's LH foot is out of plane of focus despite being what looks an identical distance. - Shame I'm not phased by the tail OOF, but the OOF foot is a bit distracting

Hi Mike

It's about 75-80% of full frame. Focus was on the eye and, shooting wide open due to low light, shallow depth of field was inevitable. I do agree with you though and this is mainly why they have been tormenting me - all shots so far have the same problem.

Nice and crisp where it matters and love the catch light in the eye. Do not get these in my garden for some reason. The OOF foot is a little distracting but I think the detail in the rest of the bird makes up for it. They do have long nails don't they!
Nick.

Ditto Nick. The new boy is on the ball

Bob

Very nice Ian.

Phil.

I'm glad it's not just me that's always struggled with wrens. DOF already mentioned, but a lovely sharp eye and a nice pose.

Matt

Nicely captured, Ian. The Wren is high up there on my bogey bird list, they are just too fast for me these days

Andy...

Must have been very satisfying when you achieved this result.

Ian

A little cracker.

Very nice Ian. I have one half-decent wren image, and that was only taken last week!

Oscar

Good One.
JR