Singin' for Sunshine

Gallery: AvianPosted July 12, 2013311 views18 comments

I really like the bg for this common Song Sparrow. My first shot of the misty morning back in May at the "The Brig". The weather never did improve

Some may wonder how this could be a "May" image....this is what one area looked like after Hurricane Sandy stripped away all the vegetation.

50D, 500mm w/1.4, ISO 200, F8, 1/80
LARGER version also provided.
Thanks to all who take the time for a comment or critique! I appreciate it! Sharon

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on July 12, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Sweet singing pose and I love the setting - excellent image Sharon.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 12, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Beautifully done Sharon. I am glad the weather was like this, because it gives it an almost HK look. The processing on this is excellent and love the comp as well.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM

I love the subdued palette in this one, Sharon, and the singing pose is excellent.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on July 13, 2013 at 7:32 AM

The neutral BG and surroundings make the subject POP very nicely Sharon, well done.

Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 13, 2013 at 7:53 AM

An exceptional image Sharon. This just screams great to be alive and a birder. The comp and techs are dynamite, wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing it.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM

The bare branches give testimony to Sandy's destructive power, great pose, POV, and comp.
Love the title, and the muted BG makes the SS stand out nicely

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Leekam on July 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

For me, the branches and their light/shadow make the image. Even without the Sparrow they would be a great abstract. The sparrow itself is nice & sharp. Also like the choice of frame.

Registered on May 28, 2009, 83 Posts, 646 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM

A nice combination of a bird photo and an abstract; a compelling shot. Hard time for birds if all the shrubs were stripped like this.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 13, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Nice one Sharon - really like the array of white twigs and grey background against the browns of the bird

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Comment posted by Andrey Antov on July 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Lovely background and pattern of sticks.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 14, 2013 at 12:08 AM

Great pose, Sharon. I like the bare twigs and austere mood in this image.

Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments

Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on July 14, 2013 at 1:32 AM

Nicely captured, Sharon. The pose, perch, sharpness and BG colour all work for me.

Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on July 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Nice to capture the singing pose. Very nice image.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on July 19, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Such a surprise! Thanks for all the nice comments and the WP! I appreciate it! Sharon

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on July 24, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Lovely shot Sharon! And at a great place! "The Brig" is making a strong comeback, loop open to cars, etc. etc. Long way to go though.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 24, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Beautiful shot. Congratulation onthe EP.