Lincoln's Sparrow

Gallery: AvianPosted September 28, 2011108 views11 comments

Another from the whiskey barrel planter, first close shot of the Lincoln's Sparrow for me in quite awhile.
F/11, 1/1000th, ISO 500, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 2x Kenko.
Clear & sunny around noon.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

Nice, Howard. Particularly for sunny noontime. That old whiskey barrel makes a sweet perch.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on September 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Yes, nice shot..no nits here..well done!!!

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on September 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Very nice portrait taken in strong light conditions (but pretty good using a 2x tc)- A pleasant BG and an unusual interesting perch (your flowers should have a nice malted scent)- Ciao, Fabio

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Comment posted by May Haga on September 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM

Great capture Howard. Rather like the perch.
May

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on September 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Howard, a bird after my own heart - I'll bet it thought there might be whiskey in there! I like the curve of the barrel, the colors overall and the background.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on September 29, 2011 at 1:42 AM

Nice image Howard. Color and detail of the bird is real nice. This is one I have never seen (that I kew it anyhow).

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on September 29, 2011 at 3:52 AM

Great shot Howard, I particularly like the rich colours of this Sparrow, the composition and DOF!

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on September 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

Very pleasing comp Howard-love the barrel perch and background.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on September 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

Very nice! I too like the unusual perch, especially since it looks quite weathered.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on September 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

Beautiful colors and detail Howard, I like the perch too.

Ray

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

I've found this to be a difficult species to photograph. Very well done. Good detail, good perch and nice techs.

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