American Tree Sparrow

Gallery: AvianPosted November 11, 2013139 views10 comments

I always enjoy shooting sparrows and finches out on the prairie in the fall and winter. They don't stay put and pose for you long. It's a challenge to get close enough with a 300mm/1.4tele combo to get a decent shot. This was from Saturday where we had an absolutely wonderful fall day, probably the last one (at least one that will occur on a weekend). Thanks for looking!

D300s
Nikkor 300mm f4, 1.4 TC (420mm)
ISO 200
300mm
1/800 @ f/7.1
Tripod

Comments appreciated.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 11, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Wonderful pose and perch, John. The reflection in the eye looks a bit odd, like the focus might have been off a trifle.

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

John, this is a very nice image. There are three aspects that I like most: 1) the colors of the sparrow and the bird match so well, 2) the bird's yellow lower beak contrasts with all other colors in the photo, and 3) how the bird's feet grasp opposite branches.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on November 12, 2013 at 4:16 PM

I like how the colors of the bird, perch, and bg match. Great pose. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 12, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Great pose you captured of this sparrow, that perch is awesome. The large version is a pleasure to look at.

Sweet One John

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on November 12, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, I really appreciate it.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 12, 2013 at 11:35 PM

Well taken John

Good color, details and an interesting pose. Hope you get more nice days on the weekends. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on November 13, 2013 at 11:35 AM

I like the funny pose, the light and the color palette. I probably would crop some off of the right. It does look a tiny bit OOF.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 13, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Hi john

Does this sparrow work for a modeling agency.

i like his fine pose on this excellent perch... i also love the splendid monochromatic color.
Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by David Bogener on November 14, 2013 at 5:31 PM

I like the look back pose, warm colors and perch. I might consider toning down the black areas towards the top left. This is a species we never see on the west coast, so thanks for posting, Dave

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 15, 2013 at 2:11 AM

Great pose and setting John

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