Macleay's Honeyeater

[Jan Wegener]

I have more Golden-shouldered Parrots, but thought I don't wanna overpost them and so I decided to show an image of another cool bird we came across. The conditions you find these birds in are dark rainforests, so shooting was a real challenge, but we got lucky and found one spot where we had a decent background. This is such a beautiful Honeyeater!

Macleay's Honeyeater (Xanthotis macleayanus)

1D Mark IV
600 L IS
1.4x TC
ISo 1600
F 7.1
1/250
580 EX II + Better Beamer

On my blog you can see some making of pictures of my Golden-.Shouldered Parrots

[Owen Lishmund]

Lovely shot yet again Jan. The colours came out nicely due to good flashwork.

[Mick Crosland]

Another great shot Jan.

[Dale Mengel]

Another beauty, Jan! They are unique honeyeaters - I have to drive 4 hours north to see them, but it's always worth the trip

[Richard Hall]

They are such a unique looking honeyeater as Dale mentioned and a lovely capture.

[coxy]

Lovely capture Jan. beautiful bird.

[Chris Martinez]

Awesome plumage and markings on this species.
I kinda wish the entire bird fell within the DOF realm but understand that was near impossible given the conditions. I think I'd be tempted to crop the lower leaves that are sneaking into the frame.
In saying that I think this is still the most delightful Macleay's I've ever seen by far

[Jan Wegener]

yeah I struggled with them, but then thought it is more natural that way maybe

[Chris Martinez]

I guess one of the challenges of a setup is even though you are supplying a platform for the bird to sit you can't control precisely where the bird will choose to perch.
Totally respect your decision to present it as is

[Jan Wegener]

yes, that's the biggest challenge of them all. Predicting were they land. You can certainly influence it, but sometimes the bird just does not want to do what you want, although here it kinda landed in the perfect spot.

It's basically full frame as presented

[Duade Paton]

Looks great, excellent detail and great perch and composition.

[Heyn de Kock]

Absolutely fantastic!

[Trevor Murray]

Very good as always Jan. I find the bits of knowledge and experience you share around the forum very helpful, thanks.

[Trevor Harders]

Fantastic shot of a great looking honeyeater

[boydbowlin]

Classic shot again Jan . I also would like to thank you for sharing tips . They are always appreciated . Very well done .
Regards Anthony .