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American Tree Sparrow
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American Tree Sparrow

by Jim Zablotny

Gallery: AvianPosted January 26, 2015209 views9 comments
I was furiously cleaning my kitchen window with the hope of capturing an American tree sparrow perched on top of a small spruce in our front flower bed. I sat waiting, found a few more spots of grime on the window and cleaned some more. A small flock of tree sparrows flew in nearby and I waited with my body contorted on a tall chair with my feet propped up on the counter with camera supported in wait for the hapless sparrow to come within range. 65 shots later, I found several that piqued my interest. Thank you checking out this image K5 IIs, 300mm f4 at f6.3, 1/125sec, ISO 640, Levels, TK's sharpening for the web....................Jim

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 26, 2015 at 7:07 PM
Very nice Jim in all respects,
Well done . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on January 26, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Beautiful image, Jim.
Pretty nice details, great colors, perfect bg and perch.
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 26, 2015 at 9:49 PM
Your hard work payed off. Really nice.Love that perch and the clean background.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by John Launstein on January 27, 2015 at 3:33 AM
I'm getting new windows. :biggrin: I cannot believe the image quality you pull off on your through-the-window shots!

This is a way-cool portrait of a tree sparrow, Jim...absolutely love it. Great tones and contrast, gorgeous background, and nicely textured (and coloured) perch. The comp and balance to the image is very pleasing as well.

Beautiful.
Registered on April 5, 2011, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on January 27, 2015 at 7:03 AM
All been said Jim.
Lovely shot.
John
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on January 27, 2015 at 10:50 AM
I like the background, though perhaps the top, bright circles could be darker or otherwise altered to match the rest of the background. Great detail in the sparrow and neat perch. Well done. :toast:
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 27, 2015 at 1:17 PM
An absolutely wonderful image of this little sparrow. The perch is perfect along with the position of the subject. The BG really compliments the spruce perch. Very nice, thanks for sharing! :toast:
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on January 27, 2015 at 9:14 PM
Jim,
Excellent job cleaning the window. Absolutely can not tell this is shot through glass. What an awesome perch you've got in your yard. You need to keep that window clean. Excellent detail, good head turn, and nice coloration. Sweet image Jim.
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 29, 2015 at 12:49 AM
Really nice Jim - great perch and setting
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments