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House Sparrow

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Posted by Ian Mason on November 22, 2009 at 1:01 PM
House Sparrow
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4TC, 1/2002, f8, iso 400, fill flash.

Frustrating lack of light recently, so raking through some from a couple of months ago. Taken early in the morning. I have tended to ignore these, but they do have some nice markings. Comments and critique always appreciated.
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Posted by Andy Snape on November 22, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Wow, I wish i had images of this quality that i could ignore. Lovely bg, sharp you could cut yourself, like it Ian. :smile:
Posted by Chris Johnstone on November 22, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Hi Ian,

Not a bird to be sneezed at today as I'm sure you're aware. I frequently have people come to me complaining the sparrows are gone from their gardens now. They can easily be overlooked but what they lack in looks they make up for in behaviour.

It might be the pose but this one looks to be very pale. It might just be coming out a moult. The out of focus greenery in the bottom right becomes apparent after looking at it for a while but I'd be nit picking there.

Nice study.

Chris
Posted by Ian Macdermott on November 22, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Very nice shot Ian

I have loads of them in my garden and they are great to watch :smile:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on November 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Lovely sharp image Ian. I have quite a few in my garden as well. :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on November 22, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Good one Ian. Not sure about the greenery but no big deal. Great birds they are too.
JohnR
Posted by eric weight on November 23, 2009 at 1:49 AM
Very nice, I like that a lot. Beautiful colours and the vegetation is a welcome splash of colour and environment.
:toast: Eric
Posted by PhilH on November 23, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Nice one and good use of the fill....

Often overlooked but have a charm of their own.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on November 23, 2009 at 4:48 AM
ditto the above comments, a nicely taken shot.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Mark Sisson on November 23, 2009 at 5:21 AM
Never overlook the everyday as it may not be there tomorrow if history is to be learned from for sure.

Well captured and super sharp.

Mark

:toast:
Posted by Kim Connolly on November 23, 2009 at 6:44 AM
A beautiful shot Ian, a superb Sparrow, and the setting just makes it a really nice composition.
Posted by Fran French on November 23, 2009 at 12:48 PM
These little guys are often overlooked, but you sure have done this chap justice, very nice indeed!

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on November 23, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Ian beautiful shot !

Keith.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on November 23, 2009 at 4:51 PM
I'd settle for that .. Very few round here these days although there are a few pockets that seem to be increasing in numbers, if not in range.
Posted by Brett Lewis on November 24, 2009 at 6:39 AM
I really like this and the BG compliments the colour of the bird very well. As has been mentioned they are often over looked but a very worthy subject imaged very well.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on November 24, 2009 at 7:16 AM

Excellent capture Ian :toast:

Andy...