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Southern Emu-wren

Southern Emu-wren (Image ID 50789)
Photographed byJulie Mills on Fri 2nd Jul, 2021 and uploaded on Fri 11th Mar, 2022 .
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ID50789
CommentI waited in the car while a few showers passed. There weren’t many people around when I jumped out. Everything was fresh and sparkling with raindrops. I saw a flash of orange and heard their calls. The Southern Emu-wrens suddenly appeared after the rain and it was sheer joy to watch them!

This distinctive little bird with it’s beautiful orange and blue coloring is a favourite of mine. I wondered about the logic and utility of that plumage until I saw it against the granite that day. I’ve selected this image because it's relatively sharp (a rarity for me) and I like the detail. I’m learning basic Lightroom so I’ve tried a few adjustments, but my preference is ‘less is more’
EquipmentCanon EOS 90D
Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
f5 1/640 ISO 500
Handheld
LocationLeeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Wyadup Rocks, Western Australia
Keywordsmale
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