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Female Superb Fairy-wren


Female Superb Fairy-wren
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 711 W: 36 N: 1549] (4991)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb, Hoya 77mm Pro1 DMC UV LPF
Exposure: f/11, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Port of Brisbane Wetlands [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-13 5:40
Viewed: 840
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I found this young lady darting around the flower beds the Port of Brisbane visitor centre, adult male Superb Fairy-wrens are among the most brightly coloured of the species, (Previous post) however females and young birds are mostly brown above with a dull red-orange area around the eye and a brown bill. Females have a pale greenish gloss, absent in young birds, on the otherwise brown tail. The legs are brown in both sexes. Males from further inland and in the south-west of the range have more blue on the back and under parts.

Several other species of fairy-wren are found in Australia. The males of each species are quite distinct, but the females and young birds are often difficult to separate. Of the species that overlap in range with the Superb Fairy-wren, the female White-winged Fairy-wren Malurus leucopterus and Red-backed Fairy-wren M. melanocephalus lacks the chestnut colour around the eye, while the female Variegated Fairy-wren M. lamberti has a dull grey-blue wash. Both the Superb and White-winged Fairy-wrens are similar in size. The Variegated Fairy-wren is slightly larger in size and has a longer tail.

Superb Fairy-wrens are found south of the Tropic of Capricorn through eastern Australia and Tasmania to the south-eastern corner of South Australia.
Seen in most habitat types where suitable dense cover and low shrubs occur. They are common in urban parks and gardens, and can be seen in small social groups. These groups normally consist of one male and several females and young birds.

Superb Fairy-wrens feed on insects and other small arthropods. These are caught mostly on the ground, but may also be taken from low bushes. Feeding takes place in small social groups.

The nest is a dome-shaped structure of grasses and other fine material. It is usually placed in a low bush and is constructed by the female. The female incubates the eggs alone, but both sexes feed the young. Other members of the group will also help with the feeding of the young.

Link:- http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=3

Details: Shot Raw converted to Jpeg, cropped and sharpened slightly for posting.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 11/09/2008 9:11:43 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/100
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 200
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0 mm
Image Size 553x800
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
White balance compensation A1 G1
AF Mode Manual focusing
Picture Style Neutral
Sharpness 5
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 145 KB
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
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Hi Richard,
A very good and clear capture of this tiny lady!
I was delighted the first time I see this quick birds jumping around, and so good you was able to caught both male and female for your gallery.
It would be great to have both in the same pic, isn't it?
I like a lot the vertical composition and the way the blurred background looks like.
Excellent photo and thanks for share.
Best regards,
JM

Hi Richard.
Beautifully exposed, sharp and with great detail in her. Great pose with the tail up and head turned and on the diagonal.
Kathleen.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-09-13 7:50]

Hello Rick,
Superb capture of the female Fairy Wren in a lovely pose and in good light. Great focus, very sharp details and lovely colours. I really like its perch (Casuarina?) too and the soft background. A masterpiece!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-09-13 9:01]

Hello Richard, a beautiful image to say the least, perfectly composed and shot with a perfect technique, a winner!

Mario

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 51 N: 519] (2238)
  • [2008-09-13 9:38]

Hello Richard,
Perfect capture!
beautiful photo!
great work!
Dejan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-09-13 10:08]

Hi Rick,

She looks like a lady - very feminine and dainty. I love the pose with the turned head and the raised tail. Her plummage looks lovely with fine details and beautiful colors. She has a very sweet face. I'd love to see one of these fairy wrens.

Jane

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2008-09-13 12:04]

Hello Richard,
You show us a very fine bird-picture, well composed and very natural. The attitude of the Fairy-wren is so cute, it seems to be so light, so free. Beautiful light and fine colours.
Thanks and best regards
Anne

Hello Richard,
I like it very much. Excellent perch and posture combined with the beautiful lighting. Well composed. Well done overall.
Superb Superb Fairy-wren!!
Thanks a lot for sharing
Annick

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-09-13 22:53]

Hello Richard,

This is a very fine portret of the bird. Image has a very fine quality. Bird is sharply presented against the blurry background. You have made a very good rendering of colors showing saturated and natural.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hello Richard,
Very nice composition. Good image. TFS.
- Nirmal

Hi dear Richard ,
What a nice shot.
Really so nice.
Great details and nice sharpness.
It is lovely.
TFS and regards
Saeed

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2008-09-14 2:40]

Hi Rick,
How 've u been?
This is one wren with an "oomph"...i like the turn of the head and also its natural environment in which it has been presented.Good sharpness and natural colours in this nice shot.Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2008-09-14 6:37]

Hello Rick,
A marvellous capture of a female Superb Fairy Wren. You managed a great sharpness and DOF, at only 1/100 and the pose, POV and composition are all great in the She-oak.
Well done and thanks for sharing this beauty,
Cheers,
Ivan

Hello Rick,

She posed nicely for you, and you caught it wonderfully, I like the foliage framing her too. Nice shot!

John

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-09-17 23:54]

Hi Rick,
Pose, POV, exposure control, details and OOF background look very nice. TFS
All the best,
Selen

Hello Rick

A lovely capture of this lovely bird with the captivating name.
The foliage surrounding this wren makes a perfect setting.
Excellent POV and DOF.
The composition is quite eye pleasing.
TFS

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