Black-chinned Sparrow

Gallery: AvianPosted January 4, 201174 views10 comments

Another new species for me. Found one little flock of these guys in the eastern unit of Saguaro National Park, a little after dawn. Wouldn't come out of cover, but I was glad to get a clean look in habitat.

Canon 50D, 400 5.6L, ISO 320, 1/200, f6.3.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Very nice on a seldom seen or photographed species. Next time you visit AZ I think I'll follow you around!

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM

Excellent detail and lighting on this handsome bird. The thick branch in front of this wing isn't ideal but the rest of the habitat is attractive.

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on January 4, 2011 at 8:15 PM

Nice shot Terry, wonderful detail and well exposed. I like the slight head turn and the habitat setting. As already stated, I wish the larger diagonal branch wasn't there, but it's definitely not a killer.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on January 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

Outstanding shot of a beautiful subject!

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 4, 2011 at 8:44 PM

Nice sharp image on this bird. I like what you have achieved with the DOF. Nice blend of in and OOF limbs surrounding the bird.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

Great look at this species Terry. I am with Rich. Let me know when you are going back to AZ, so I can shadow you. If you will let me.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 4, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Great detail and color, Terry. However, I think the main accomplishment here is how you managed to focus our attention on the bird despite the complex bg. Fine job.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

Beautiful, Terry. I don't mind the habitat a bit. I like it. Excellent detail and a very nice head turn.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

Really fine job bringing out the detail here Terry and I like the overall comp-great habitat shot.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM

cool, Terry--this is a bird I really like a lot. the branch doesn't bother me at all--this is a nice habitat shot with great details. I have these guys about 15 miles from home during the spring and summer and they are at the top of my list when they get back.

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