I am excited about hopefully getting nice weather this weekend to find fox kits and who knows what else? Until then, here are a few more shots from this morning out at Chatfield.
and the Sparrow. I am having a hard time identifying this one (sparrows are a weakness of mine for ID anyway). Any idea? I think it might be a Vesper Sparrow.
Kurt, Wonderful, wonderful. You just keep getting better. Is this your 500mm lens? Do you use a teleconverter? The meadowlark is my favorite bird. My dad loved them too. When I have a chance to speak with you I will share an incredible-meadowlark-spiritual experience. I got out this morning and played "Kurt Bowman" with some pelicans and ducks. If I can ever figure out why I can't post photos I will put some up.
Thanks Rod, you are too kind! Yes, this is my 500mm with no teleconverter. Most are about 75% of full frame and I use my car as a blind on a road in Chatfield State Park near lots of Mullen. I still have to creep along and get lucky for them to stay, because they really get skittish.
Look forward to your story, the Meadowlark is also one of my favorite songbirds (which is why I have so many images of them).
I saw you post about not being able to attach a pic, I didn't respond, because I have no idea why you wouldn't be able to. I agree with the others about contacting Jim to find out what is going on.
Typical 'Kurt Bowman' work...sharp subjects with a creamy smooth background, with all of the grace and beauty of nature's finest here for us to view. Thank you for that.
I think that #2 is a bit more of a dynamic pose and it shows off the beautiful breast just a bit more.
I grew fond of the sparrow when I noticed it was wearing a mohawk. A bird with attitude...I love it!
Hi Kurt - I really like each of these, but really like the motion in #3. I also really like #2. The sparrow is quite charming, too. Very nice work and best of luck with the fox kits.
Both of the meadowlark shots are great, Kurt, but I prefer the second one, because of the slight head turn. It's like fine portraiture. You should give a clinic on this stuff, I don't care how long (or short!) you've been shooting. Your web prep is perfect, too.
The semi-quartering view of #2 shows more of the black chevron, and with the different eye-catch location, makes it seem that the meadowlark is calling more towards the viewer. Nicely done again.
Discussion
16 repliesWhich one works better?
Look forward to your story, the Meadowlark is also one of my favorite songbirds (which is why I have so many images of them).
I saw you post about not being able to attach a pic, I didn't respond, because I have no idea why you wouldn't be able to. I agree with the others about contacting Jim to find out what is going on.
I think that #2 is a bit more of a dynamic pose and it shows off the beautiful breast just a bit more.
I grew fond of the sparrow when I noticed it was wearing a mohawk. A bird with attitude...I love it!
Bill Brennan