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Post by Eric Patdu on Sept 30, 2010 6:33:23 GMT
Got this photo the other day. I was about to go inside the house when I heard an unfamiliar song. Decided to bring out my camera and look around. Saw this in the brush and knew right away that this is the Carolina Wren. Good thing that I had a few bird calls on my phone and decided to play its song. While playing, another bird came out and I realize that there is a pair hanging around within the vicinity. Tried to take some pictures but this is the only decent photo I came up with so far. Will try to look closely at my other shots and post another photo if I find a good one. Need your opinions:This shot does not show the entire bird but I kinda like the shot with the bird partly hidden in the foliage. Do you think this composition works? C&C always welcome. Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) L 5.5" (14cm) Shooting Info: New Jersey, USA, September 28, 2010, Canon XSi + EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS, 250mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 800, 3.7m, hand held
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 30, 2010 9:11:21 GMT
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Of course its always nice when you can see the whole bird. This bird is so pleasant to look at. Well done Eric. Mabuhay.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 30, 2010 10:42:31 GMT
As Ely said, the composition is based on personal taste. But I can tell you that this is much better than the Carolina Wren photos I took when i was in Florida. Keep watching for these birds, Eric and hopefully you'll be able to catch them in mid-song.
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Post by Eric Patdu on Sept 30, 2010 13:54:49 GMT
@sir Ely - Thanks a lot. I kinda like all the green leaves around it which make your eyes move toward the bird. But I guess a whole body photo of this bird will better show its profile and beauty.
@sir Bob - Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm trying to use and experiment on the PP techniques you've taught me. Will surely keep an eye on this bird and try to take photos of it singing.
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Post by JV Noriega on Oct 2, 2010 11:39:19 GMT
I agree with you Eric, the greens around the clear head of the bird frames it and leads the viewer's eye to the subject. It's like an actual bird watching experience frozen in time! ... seeing the whole bird is another picture. Well done!
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Post by Eric Patdu on Oct 2, 2010 15:53:57 GMT
Thanks Sir JV, I kinda like the way you described it as "... an actual bird watching experience frozen in time!".
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