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White-crowned Sparrow
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White-crowned Sparrow

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: AvianPosted January 20, 2014130 views12 comments
For some reason I've seen far less of this species in recent years, not sure why. Anyway, this is my most recent catch.
F/8, 1/200th, ISO 500, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + Kenko 2x ext & natural light.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 20, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Perfect!

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 20, 2014 at 8:08 PM
Excellent. Typically an abundant species in AZ in winter I am seeing far fewer this winter.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Frye on January 20, 2014 at 9:10 PM
Very nice detail on this sparrow and nice background -- but -- I'm puzzled -- I would think that f8 would carry sharpness to the tail -- if f8 would not catch focus to the tail -- what f-stop would?
Registered on February 3, 2007, 387 Posts, 1136 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 20, 2014 at 9:29 PM
Sweet White-crowned, Howard. I like the pose and that's a nice diagonal perch. This bird is my totem of spring up here-can't wait to hear the first song!

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Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 20, 2014 at 10:20 PM
I too am surprised that f8 didn't allow for both legs to be in focus. Nice shot regardless. Very nice background.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 21, 2014 at 12:42 AM
Nice view of this fellow - good pose, nice branch, fine detail. You might consider toning down the bright almost-blown white on the crown.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 21, 2014 at 7:40 AM
Thanx everyone.
Scott & Jerry; F/8 using the 2x ext. is not the typical F/8
With enough light for example, I would use F/10 to get the equivalent DOF of F/8.
Also depends greatly on how close the subject is, and this one was very close:wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 21, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Wonderful close up shot with nice detail in the larger version. Nice job in getting this as these sparrows do not stay still for very long in my area, well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 21, 2014 at 3:25 PM
Wonderful image Howard-the simple perch and clean background showcases the bird well. :toast:
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 22, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Lovely detailed study Howard
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 24, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Saw lots of these in NM! Nice and sharp where it counts. I like the perch coming out of the corner. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on January 24, 2014 at 2:38 PM
So nice lean image...
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Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments