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Copper's Glow
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Copper's Glow

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 16, 2011807 views12 comments
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow with the "copper's glow" illuminating the bird from beneath as it drinks.
F/11, 1/4000th, ISO 1600, 1D M3, Canon 100-400mm @ 400mm & -2/3 exposure compensation. Clear and sunny, No flash.
Post script: This image will appear in National Wildlife Magazine early Spring 2012.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Rob Graham on November 16, 2011 at 11:41 PM
The glow really adds an extra element to the photo. You timed it perfectly to catch the water dripping from the beak. I like the reflection, too. Well done.
Registered on August 22, 2006, 842 Posts, 2824 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Wonderful pose and reflective color, very cool shot Howard, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 17, 2011 at 6:11 AM
Love it, the glow is wonderful. Wing position is great too.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on November 17, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Beautiful capture. The comp, dof, and colors are outstanding.
Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments
Comment posted by RL Potts on November 18, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Good timing. Very dynamic. Good lighting.
Registered on November 24, 2003, 188 Posts, 985 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 19, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Beautiful for sure, Howard. Combination of exceptionally attractive attributes: lighting, pose, droplet, action. Exceptional shot.
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on November 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Breathtaking! The reflected light is just gorgeous! This is fantastic!
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations on the WP Howard, wonderful image!

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on November 23, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Wonderful shot Howard and congratulations on a well-earned EP! :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 25, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Congrats Howard! :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Nice reflected light - congrats on the WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Harry Harris on November 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Howard, Sorry I did not comment sooner. Congrats and well deserved WP. My wife and I both try and review NPN each evening and we both love this image. Thanks for the enjoyment.
Registered on August 2, 2010, 169 Posts, 741 Comments