Striated Pardalote

[Paddy]

Am I happy with my new lens? A sunny morning and the Pardalotes investigating one of our nesting boxes tell me "yes".

Canon 500d with Canon EF 100-400 f5.6L
ISO 800 Av f71. 1/3200

[renormalised]

Cute little bird:):)

Nice shot:)

[Dennis]

Lovely photos Paddy. I hope they choose the nesting box for their next home – it’s nice to be able provide shelter for creatures displaced by the loss of their natural habitat.

Cheers

Dennis

[bloodhound31]

Gorgeous bird! Did you use any fill-flash for this? How close were you and what focal length was the shot?

Baz.

[M54]

So adorable Paddy!

I saw a spotted pardalote in our backyard many years ago. Haven't seen one since though.:sadeyes:

[rcheshire]

Nice detail Paddy.

[Octane]

Paddy,

You are really good at this. A born natural.

The lighting is magic.

More, please.

Also, would love to see you try your hands on landscapes.

H

[gary]

Hi Paddy,

Absolutely beautiful and you appear to be getting your eye in with that new lens.

[Paddy]

Thanks everyone. Barry, I didn't need any flash as it was beautiful morning sunlight from behind me, so lighting was perfect. And I was probably 2-3 metres away. He was keeping a bit of an eye on me, but they hang around our house (hand have nested in the roof) quite a bit so they're pretty used to us. Dennis, they used the boxes heaps last year so I expect they will again. We have quite a few different nest boxes and they all get used and it feels great to provide some habitat.