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A splash of color

© Hayden Cannon

A splash of color

Uploaded: February 17, 2010

Description

A photo of a juvernile male red winged fairy wren hiding under some ferns. He didn't notice me lying on my stomach with a large white 100-400mm IS lens. I love the little blue feathers just starting to come through. All comments are most welcome : )

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 560.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 17, 2010

Excellent clarity, details, composition and colors, Hayden. #1239865

Ken R. Frischkorn February 17, 2010

Magnificent photo of this little wren beautifully composed with lovely color and clarity love the warm colors. #8390011

Michelle Alton February 17, 2010

Spectacular everything, Hayden....right up there with Barbara Waldoch's fairy wrens...but ever so different. I make this a big winner, and a big FaVE! #8390143

Hayden Cannon February 19, 2010

Thank you so much Tammy, Ken and Michelle for the kind words and encouragment I am glad you like it so much and to be compared with Barbara wow what an honor thanks a bunch : ) #8394098

Becki L. Sheets-Klinger February 19, 2010

Beautiful little fairy wren, Hayden! Love how it posed so nicely for you!! Way to go!! #8396566

Hayden Cannon February 20, 2010

Thank you so much Becki I really appreciate the kind words and encouragment and thanks for taking the time to comment : ) #8400123

Marilyn Cornwell February 21, 2010

Such a gorgeous composition with the fern curve emphasizing the little wren tail! Instant fav for me! #8403218

Heidi Knight February 21, 2010

Fantastic capture! Very nice! #8404478

Anita Hogue February 21, 2010

This is sooooo gorgeous, Hayden! I love your composition and the tones are fabulous! #8404849

Hayden Cannon February 22, 2010

Thank you so much Marilyn, Heidi and Anita I am thrilled at the response this image has recieved I am now wishing I had entered it for this months contest thank you all so much for the kind words : ) #8405914

Daniella Puente March 02, 2010

Glad to know from you :) I'm also fine thanks (sometimes w/o the time to see and share all the photos I want)...
Spectacular clarity and details on this beautiful bird Hayden :) #8426478

Hayden Cannon March 02, 2010

Hey Daniella, glad to hear your going well. Thank you for the kind words they are much appreciated, thanks. : ) #8426678

Carol L. Fowler March 02, 2010

Beautiful DOF and color. #8427716

Anne M. Young level-addict March 26, 2010

Congratulations - super finalist! Looks a winner to me! #8485415

Ann Coates level-classic March 26, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Hayden. #8485994

Laurie Daily level-deluxe March 27, 2010

Beautiful, Hayden...your efforts surely paid off...I love the tones and feeling like you really were there...sort of one with nature kind of feeling! #8488042

Hayden Cannon March 28, 2010

Thank you so very much Carol, Anne, Ann and Laurie I really appreciate each and every kind word thank you! : )

Laurie - Thanks funnily enough that was the feeling I was going for at the time. I wanted everyone to feel as if they had an insight into the secret life of wrens. I am glad you got that feeling from this image thanks for the comment Laurie. : ) #8489275

Barbara Waldoch March 28, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Hayden! #8489311

Hayden Cannon March 28, 2010

Thank you Barbara for your kind words I really appreciate them thanks! : ) #8489331

Anita Hogue March 28, 2010

So glad to see this beautiful capture again! Congratulations Hayden! #8490695

Hayden Cannon March 29, 2010

Thank you so much Anita and Sabrina, I really appreciate your kind words and support thanks again. : ) #8493707

Sam Britt March 29, 2010

Congratulations, Hayden!! #8495753

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 19, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Hayden. Great shot. #8546884

Kathleen Brennan April 19, 2010

Great capture, Hayden! Congratulations! #8549577

Ann Coates level-classic April 20, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Hayden. #8553214

Hayden Cannon April 25, 2010

Thank you Sam, Bojan, Kathleen and Ann I really appreciate the kind words thanks. I am sorry about the late reply I burnt my left hand when working doing a prescribe burn so I am typing with one hand. I should be better in about a week or so. Thanks again. : ) #8569470

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