Superb Fairy-Wren

jonathandael
Cebu Flowerpecker

"At least i know the camo is working..." =P

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Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 13, 2008 10:57:15 GMT

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Post by jonathandael on Oct 13, 2008 10:57:15 GMT

Just sharing recent shots of this really cute and superb bird.. so far it's my favorite because of the challenge of tracking and shooting the darn furball.. err, featherball..
some shots are medium to slightly cropped

i previously have shots of its similar cute cousin the Variegated Fairy-Wren
birdphotoph.proboards107.com/index.cgi?board=photo&action=display&thread=1314

Female

Nikon D300 with 70-300mm G lens. 300mm f/8 1/500 ISO 640

breakfast

300mm f/8 1/500 ISO 800

300mm f/8 1/640 ISO 800

Male

300mm f/8 1/500 ISO 640

300mm f/8 1/320 ISO 400

300mm f/8 1/320 ISO 640

300mm f/8 1/160 ISO 640

Last Edit: Oct 13, 2008 11:03:08 GMT by jonathandael

William Nguyen Cebu Flowerpecker http://flickr.com/willz0r Posts: 180	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 13, 2008 11:20:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Nguyen on Oct 13, 2008 11:20:41 GMT You've done very well to capture these so close up, the wrens are so fast and never stay still for long!
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allylaurente Hornbill Posts: 90	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 13, 2008 14:02:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by allylaurente on Oct 13, 2008 14:02:33 GMT I like the color of male. Great set. Ally

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 14, 2008 3:39:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 14, 2008 3:39:06 GMT All very nice Jonathan, but this particular one deserves to be framed and placed at a prime wall spot!
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jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 14, 2008 9:51:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Oct 14, 2008 9:51:32 GMT Thanks William! Thanks Ally! Thanks, Sir Romy for the kind words! Will definitely do your suggestion! ;D

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 14, 2008 12:00:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Oct 14, 2008 12:00:44 GMT Lovely set, Jonathan. I agree with the Mastah on the photo. It looks like you were able to get close.
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Jun Gregorio
Cebu Flowerpecker

...in hiatus...

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Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 17, 2008 14:10:42 GMT

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Post by Jun Gregorio on Oct 17, 2008 14:10:42 GMT

Oct 14, 2008 3:39:06 GMT Romy Ocon said:

All very nice Jonathan, but this particular one deserves to be framed and placed at a prime wall spot!

Oct 14, 2008 12:00:44 GMT Mark Itol said:

Lovely set, Jonathan. I agree with the Mastah on the photo. It looks like you were able to get close.

Hey count me in. I agree that's worth hangin'

jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 23, 2008 9:28:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Oct 23, 2008 9:28:59 GMT some more pics.. Dubbo NSW D300 + 70-300G @300mm f/8 1/1000 ISO 800 monopod supported. 300mm f/8 1/800 ISO 800

Martin Alvendia Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 958	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 23, 2008 14:01:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Martin Alvendia on Oct 23, 2008 14:01:56 GMT Agree with Romy.....Lovely composition and excellent details!
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samieaggro Hornbill Posts: 62	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 24, 2008 1:01:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by samieaggro on Oct 24, 2008 1:01:48 GMT Beautiful set! cute chubby little birds.
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jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 24, 2008 9:14:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Oct 24, 2008 9:14:55 GMT thanks, samie and martin!
	Last Edit: Oct 24, 2008 9:17:55 GMT by jonathandael

Bob Kaufman Moderator, PBP Posts: 1,545	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 24, 2008 15:38:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 24, 2008 15:38:34 GMT I agree with Romy, excellent captures of very colorful birds!
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Teddy Regpala Certified Birdnut, PBP member: The 300mm Club Posts: 1,208	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 25, 2008 5:02:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 25, 2008 5:02:21 GMT That's a very cute tiny bird Jonathan. Great captures.
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jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Superb Fairy-Wren Oct 25, 2008 22:29:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Oct 25, 2008 22:29:02 GMT Thanks, Ted!

Post by jonathandael on Oct 13, 2008 10:57:15 GMT

Post by William Nguyen on Oct 13, 2008 11:20:41 GMT

Post by allylaurente on Oct 13, 2008 14:02:33 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 14, 2008 3:39:06 GMT

Post by jonathandael on Oct 14, 2008 9:51:32 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Oct 14, 2008 12:00:44 GMT

Post by Jun Gregorio on Oct 17, 2008 14:10:42 GMT

Post by jonathandael on Oct 23, 2008 9:28:59 GMT

Post by Martin Alvendia on Oct 23, 2008 14:01:56 GMT

Post by samieaggro on Oct 24, 2008 1:01:48 GMT

Post by jonathandael on Oct 24, 2008 9:14:55 GMT

Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 24, 2008 15:38:34 GMT

Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 25, 2008 5:02:21 GMT

Post by jonathandael on Oct 25, 2008 22:29:02 GMT