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House Sparrow-repost

by Ray Whitt

Gallery: AvianPosted March 7, 20121,657 views10 comments
Very busy and a very common little bird posed briefly for me. Nikon D300, 300mm f2.8, ISO-400, f5.6, Shutter 1/1000. Thanks, critique, comments appreciated. Ray

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 7, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Nice shot of this common little bird. I like the pose and the perch. I also think the blue sky and OOF grasses make a nice BG.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 7, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Wonderful pose and eye contact! The blues and browns compliment each other well.
The OOF grasses, as well as the ones above the bird, make this an interesting and unique image.
Very well-done!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on March 7, 2012 at 4:06 PM
Good job Ray, love the supporting habitat colors and OOF BG!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Backlund on March 7, 2012 at 7:01 PM
It may be common but it is hard to get a good photograph on a nice perch like this. It looks a little bright on my monitor, very sharp!
Registered on September 29, 2005, 252 Posts, 3380 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 7, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Cute little bird giving you a great pose. I like the detail in the feet. Sparrows are under appreciated in my opinion. Does seem a little bright and might benefit from additional contrast.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 8, 2012 at 10:57 AM
The perch adds great interest Ray, I like it. Nice job on the detail & exposure, looks like it was bright & sunny..
I might attempt a clone out BLC if it was mine.
Well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 8, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Good to hear from you Howard! Thanks for the critiques guys, it does look to bright to me now. I'll make that correction, appreciate it.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 8, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Sweet shot Ray. I would suggest a bit more depth in the contrast and maybe a little off the top.I love the pose and OOf grasses in the bg
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 9, 2012 at 12:40 AM
Great perch and pose, agree on the lightness :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 9, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Thanks for the critiques, re-posted darker and added contrast.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments