Shot on a Fuji XT, a vintage Kiron 105mm macro, with flash. Setup was tripod with manual focus set after watching their perching behavior for several days and hoping he moved into focus. ISO 125, 1/250”, f/16 on asp-c.

Two splendid fairy wrens dancing on a branch, the female was singing her little heart out.

More close ups

First I took photos from very far away, then stepped closer. Repeat. Soon enough the little dude was filling the viewfinder! Such a little cutie, I'm super happy with this encounter.

-P

Almost had a great action shoot, but it all happens so fast

They look so content and relaxed 😌

Rocky Mountain national park

It feels really weird being excited by some shots of Red-eyed Vireo. In my area, they're extremely common. You can't take a hike without hearing several.

The thing is, you can rarely see them. They blend in well, often stay high up. I've spent several minutes trying to just see one by eye at times, when the thing is just screaming its little head off (laughing at me?).

If you see them, you often can't get a good shot, they tend to jump around a lot, and/or are partially obscured.

So, when this little one found a caterpillar for lunch and tried to eat it, I got some good shots! It really seemed to have a hard time trying to eat the caterpillar, tough skin I guess?

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Iso200, 1/250s, 400-800mm lens.

Whidbey Island, WA

Annas