Red-backed fairywren

[Gaz]

Had fun chasing and learning about these little guys behaviour while visiting near Gladstone, Qld.

A small group (3 females?, 1 male) were heading along the waters edge amongst the reeds in one direction with each having a turn at being 'the look-out'. I found it was just a matter of moving up ahead of them, waiting for them to catch up, and then hoping the male would pop-up in good light.



#1. Red-backed fairywren with a little artistic 'Orton Blur' added to the background in post.

Canon EOS 80D ~ 08:22:20 ~ 1/200 sec ~ Aperture priority ~ 0.33 EV ~ ƒ8 ~ ISO 400 ~ 400 mm ~ Spot

[Toddyh]

I like it Gaz. Well done.

[avkomp]

good capture. I not seen one of these in the wild. tiny bit more head turn would have been stronger, but close enough.

[Gaz]

I like it Gaz. Well done.

good capture. I not seen one of these in the wild. tiny bit more head turn would have been stronger, but close enough.

Thanks very much you two. I appreciate the comments and suggestion. Was a great way to fill in a day or two

[Ironwood]

Lovely image Gaz. I really like the treatment you gave it.

I got some shots of one of these males at the Mackay Botanical Gardens a few years ago. I remember it was a foggy morning, and the background was whited out.

[HansE]

That's so nice, reminds me of a Chinese illustration.

[Isac]

Worthy of recognition Gaz!

[Gaz]

Lovely image Gaz. I really like the treatment you gave it.

I got some shots of one of these males at the Mackay Botanical Gardens a few years ago. I remember it was a foggy morning, and the background was whited out.

Thanks very much, Brad.
They were a lot of fun with not so many keepers. Exposing for their dark colour meant I had a lot of very bright backgrounds.

Cheers.

That's so nice, reminds me of a Chinese illustration.

Thanks very much, Hans. It does have a rather 'Painted' feel to it. Cheers.

Worthy of recognition Gaz!

Thanks very much, Isac. Well, doesn't that look special. Thanks for taking the time to produce that. I'll keep an eye out for it in the book stores

[Isac]

I love doing this stuff Gaz. These types of edits are all in actions I've written for Photoshop - free on my website for anyone who wants them.