Jacky Winter - Microeca fascinans

[Alan]

Potato Point, NSW, Feb 25.

Would prefer a slight head turn to camera and a more natural perch - but there weren't any. Taken out of a car window and I was too close (not something I type very often ), hence the tight crop.



D7000 300mm x1.7TC. 1/1250 f/7.1 1000 ISO +1/3ev

[loose cannon]

Ahh, the old "I was too close" excuse, haven't heard that one in a while.

Lovely clean image with a bonus seed in the beak.

[sejac]

I agree with you Mick. He takes a great photo, and then come the excuses. "I was too close/far, had the wrong lens on the iPhone, was in the car doing 120kph when I took it."

We've heard 'em all before, haven't we?

Still a nice shot Alan. The excuses just aren't necessary.

[seaslug]

Is that a fancy name for a sparrow? Beaut shot!

[Alan]

Thanks guys It's amazing what an iPhone can do these days

Just alluding to the things 'serious' bird togs would comment on a dedicated Bird Forum - not that I necessarily agree with them.....

I'm just happy to get it in focus

[P Plates]

Glad I'm not a 'serious' birder - I'd be over the moon to get that photo. Beautiful detail and makes him look like he's on tippy toes with the back claws in the air.

[Earthmother]

Great shot considering small birds are difficult to capture.
They seldom sit still for me.