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WC-533 Copper's Glow
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WC-533 Copper's Glow

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 10, 2012156 views7 comments
This is a juvenile White-crowned Sparrow I shot on a copper-plated bath.
No flash in bright sunlight, with the the metals reflection lighting up the bird from beneath in a coppery glow.
Anyway, I thought it fit this weeks theme with its monochromatic color scheme..
F/11, 1/4000th, ISO 1600, 1D M3, Canon 100-400mm lens in 2008.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM
I remember this beautiful shot from an earlier posting. A stunning shot, Howard! I like the variety of browns; from the background to the bird to the birdbath. Love the copper glow on the bird.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 10, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Hi Howard :wavey: A beautiful subject , with a perfect BG. ..... love the different brown tones :smile:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Diffley on May 11, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Nice capture.
Registered on April 8, 2012, 52 Posts, 279 Comments
Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 12, 2012 at 2:00 AM
Fantastic light, great pose and a perfect timing of the photographer- A beautiful shot, Fabio
Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 12, 2012 at 1:17 PM
I too, remember this picture. I still love how the breast is lit from below and the drip of water falling off the beak. Great shot!
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 13, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Love this one!

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Mohammad Hosseini on May 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM
I remember this and It is worth posting it again. I love the golden light reflecting from the copper plate. Beautiful... :toast:
Registered on May 16, 2011, 15 Posts, 301 Comments