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Clay Colored Sparrow
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Clay Colored Sparrow

by Mark Schiebelbein

Gallery: AvianPosted July 19, 201068 views8 comments
I was trying for Lark Sparrows when this little guy came around. All C&C appreciated.

Canon 40D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/320
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Spot Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF400mm f/5.6L USM +1.4x
Focal Length 560.0mm

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Dusty Veideman on July 20, 2010 at 12:47 AM
The little sparrows are always nice to get and this is a good one in my book although the perch is a bit busy. I like that everything is in focus though. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 295 Posts, 547 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 20, 2010 at 2:10 AM
Hi Mark. Personally, I like the perch. However, the bird is a bit centered for my tastes, but I understand your options for other compositions may be limited. The blacks seem a bit strong to my eye. Excellent pose and good work on the sharpness. I would be very happy with the overall photo! :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 20, 2010 at 6:26 AM
Really like this Mark - setting, comp, head turn ........

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 20, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Mark,

I like the setting, the background and the sparrow's pose.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 20, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Excellent, Mark. I really like the composition and pose. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on July 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Charming little bird is a lovely setting, Mark. I think I would be very tempted to do two things: decrease the sharpening just a tad and work on the background to make it an even shade of green so that the BG doesn't detract interest from the bird.

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on July 21, 2010 at 2:51 AM
A really nice capture, Mark. I particularly like how the sparrow is framed on both sides by the sagebrush. Nicely captured. :smile:
Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on July 21, 2010 at 3:32 AM
Nice pose and setting Mark.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments