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Wren
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Copyright: didier garnier (ddg) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 883 W: 23 N: 930] (5015)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-24
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, canon EF 75-300mm IS USM
Exposure: f/7.0, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-15 9:03
Viewed: 1459
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
This bird is found throughout most of Europe and North America where it inhabits a variety of habitats which provide it with low cover on which it can forage for the insects on which it feeds. It is usually seen foraging within a couple of metres of the ground. It is the only wren found in Europe but like the rest of the wren family, which is found in the Americas, it is a loud and melodious singer and is usually heard well before it is seen. Its characteristic call is a single or double note sounding like large pebbles being knocked together.
It is one of the smallest European birds at about 9 cms but it appears even smaller by its habit of sticking its very short tail up in the air. It has a fairly long, thin bill, a buffy supercilium and dark bars on its wings and flanks. It scientific name means "cave dweller" and this derives from its habit of building its nest in a crevice or hole in walls, trees or steep banks. See: http://www.arthurgrosset.com/europebirds/wren.html
thistle, mogens-j, JeanMichel, wallhalla15, dew77, coasties, marhowie, Luc, chiliu has marked this note useful
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I love this little fellows. They look quite funny and I always like to watch them, but unfortunately I don't have any shot. When I'm trying to get closer they hide somewhere among branches.
Your photo is perfectly framed and has great colours but the quality could've been a bit better.
Anyway, I like it very much.
VERY WELL DONE & TFS

Oh yes, they really are lovely aren't they - and very difficult to get close to. You did a great job getting close enough to get this shot. Colours look great as well as the dof/sharpness. The flash burned it a little on the chest and around the eye but apart from that it is a great capture. The composition is very good.

Hi Didier,
You mange to take a nice picture of this little fellow,
I try almost every day but they are to small and very quick, but some day I will successful.
Well composed and nice colours.
Well done.

Bonjour Didier,
Une belle photo de ce petit troglodyte, si discret qu'on le voit à peine, et en effet souvent dans la pénombre. Le flash accentue un peu trop les couleurs et le contraste à mon goût, par contre les détails du plumage sont saisissants. Bravo, car cela n'a pas dû être facile.

Didier, this is a great photo. Great colours and great sharpness. A very nice composition. TFS.

A cute little fellow and I like the composition and mossy floor. The plumage looks to have a bit of noise mixed in, but its a species I've not seen before and quite nice overall.

Nice shot Didier,
A short vist. I'm not feeling to lively tonight.
Well worth a big green smiley.
Thanks for posting.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2005-11-15 19:01]

Vous avez beaucoup de chance de voir ce magnifique oiseau. Ici au Saguenay, on n'a pas la chance dans voir souvent. Le Bg fait bien ressortir l'oiseau et la pose démontre bien la particuliarité de la queue.

Félicitations pour cette belle composition et merci pour l'envoie!

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2005-11-16 3:29]

Superbe cliché de qualité bien complété par un note intéressante ! Beau contraste de petit oiseau sur le fond noir. Compliments Didier et merci pour le partage.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-11-16 3:53]

Hello Didier!
Wonderful capture.POV,colors,details,dark BG and composition arfe excellent.TFS...:-)

Hi Didier

Nicely composed shot. Good use of the flash. Clear details. Stands out nicely against the dark BG. Congrats!

Didier - I like this shot for its composition, pose, dark BG and bit of green FG that accents the frame nicely. The bit of flash burn aside, an excellent post. Well done.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2052 W: 315 N: 4301] (14719)
  • [2005-11-24 2:20]

Appréciation personnelle pour la photo: superbe.
Pouvoir d'évocation en moi: fort.
Très bon impact visuel.
Pertinence de la photo pour le site: excellente.
Appréciation personnelle pour la note: complète.
Merci beaucoup Didier.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1169] (6448)
  • [2005-11-26 20:55]

Hi Didier,
Superb capture!
Excellent lighting, and very sharp details,
great DOF, and very good background.
TFS!

Very nice picture Didier. I have never seen this bird before. You captured this bird really well.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Jan-Hendrik

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  • jorg (631)
  • [2006-03-22 17:25]

Hi Didier,

J´aime beaucoup le troglodyte,belles couleurs et lumière.

Salutations,

joan

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