Vesper Sparrow

Gallery: AvianPosted May 28, 20161,943 views4 comments

Canon 1D-X, 500mm f4 x 1.4 TC, handheld
f7.0, 1/1000, ISO200

It's a pretty common species in southwestern Idaho, but not something I had photographed before. They seem to mostly skulk down in the brush and grasses. This one came out in the open for one quick shot in response to my "pishing."

60% of full frame. Adjustment to Brightness, Levels. Very slight selective sharpening of bird.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 28, 2016 at 2:43 PM

Looks like the light was a bit harsh, but it was at the angle you needed to get nice even lighting on the bird, Jim. Nice detail in the Sparrow, and an excellent bg.

devil

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on May 29, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Nice job getting it out in the open Jim. I like the gnarly perch and the background is oof enough not to distract from the sparrow. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on May 29, 2016 at 5:48 PM

Hi Jim,

These are scarce out here in Michigan. The techs look good and even with the harsh light, you captured him perfectly.....................Jim

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Comment posted by David Schoen on May 29, 2016 at 8:46 PM

.Very sharp and really pops in this image especially in the large detailed view. I like the perch and the composition. Nice image

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