Just a Sparrow.

Discussion

9 replies

Posted by keith mitchell on June 1, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Tree Sparrow,sorry more Rape BG.
Nikon D300
Nikon 500ml F4.
1/640 @ f7.1
C&C please.

Posted by Dave Bartlett on June 1, 2010 at 5:04 PM

No "just" about it!! That's a cracking image and the background suits it well I think

Excellent detail and pose.

Posted by David Taylor on June 1, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Looks very regal. Excellent in every respect.

Posted by Matt Cole on June 2, 2010 at 2:38 AM

an excellent shot Keith, lovely colours and pose.

Matt

Posted by Ian Haskell on June 2, 2010 at 1:14 PM

I cant believe this hasn't got more comments. A not so common bird (now) taken well with a good background. Is there no justice!

Ian

Posted by Chris O'Reilly on June 2, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Missed this . . . .
Cracking portrait. The bird's alert pose makes the shot and the OoF BG really sets off the bird. Can't make my mind up about the perch but overall this is well executed.

Cheers,
Chris

Posted by Phil Shaw on June 2, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Nice. I like this a lot, particularly the dynamic pose that you've caught. It could still be a bit sharper though .

Posted by Iain Tookey on June 2, 2010 at 2:58 PM

I'm a big fan of the humble sparrow, and this is a nice pic of one in my humble opinion.

I love the background, and the way the centre is lighter than the top and bottom, and it helps frame the bird.

My only slightly negative comment would be that the head seems slightly softer than the body, and I'd rather it was the other way round if anything.

Lovely image though!

Posted by keith mitchell on June 2, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Thanks for looking and your comments,Phil thanks for the tips on sharpening still working on it i only gave this a little usm bit scared of getting this harsh look that i sometimes see on bird pictures.

Keith.

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on June 3, 2010 at 4:18 AM

You've captured this common bird very well. Great pose and a lovely background.