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Chipping Sparrow
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Chipping Sparrow

by Sharon Hallowell

Gallery: AvianPosted May 27, 201174 views6 comments
Sullivan County, PA
50D, 500mm, Iso200, F4, 1/200 LARGER version sharpened for web.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 27, 2011 at 5:15 PM
It's such a lovely, peaceful image. Too bad you hadn't upped the Iso to get at least f/5.6 for a little more sharpness on the eye and feet. Still, you got a lot out of it for 1/200 sec.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on May 28, 2011 at 12:57 AM
I like the whisked feathers and the smooth solid background. I would wish for a little more room on the right if you have it.
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on May 28, 2011 at 4:14 AM
Wonderful image of a fluffy little Sparrow Sharon, and the background certainly makes this one stand out :^)

My taste is same as Chuck's though, inasmuch as I'd prefer to have more space on the RH side of the frame than the left.
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by David Sparks on May 28, 2011 at 2:04 PM
I agree with Wayne - the eye region seems to be suffering from the shallow DOF of the long lens. Good work getting so close and uncluttered BG.
Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments
Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 28, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Sharon little nit covered ,i do like this little fluffed up Sparrow very nice indeed.

Keith. :smile:
Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on May 29, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Very nice ruffled little guy, Sharon. Nits are already mentioned. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments