Gallery: AvianPosted February 15, 2015211 views10 comments
F/9, 1/3200th, ISO 1250, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 @ 11:34am and clear.
Common Chipping Sparrow.
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10 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 15, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Very nice Howard. The background really shows this guy off. I do wish for a catchlight in the eye, but sometimes it just isn't there. Well done.
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 15, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Very nice capture of this sparrow in flight, Howard, and nice bg. I like the position of the wings.
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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 15, 2015 at 4:37 PM
Lovely image - his intense concentration is very palpable!
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on February 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM
Good capture Howard. You captured some nice detail in the body and the wings have just enough blur to imply motion......................Jim
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 16, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Howard,
This like a lot, but cannot explain why, I think probably because it looks so natural
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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 16, 2015 at 11:24 AM
Very well captured and presented Howard, the background is very complimentary and the placement of the bird in frame offers a very pleasing composition.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 16, 2015 at 5:18 PM
Very cool to catch this species in flight with the wing down Howard, the detail looks great. For me ideally the wing wouldn't intersect with the branch but nothing you could have done about that. Sweet shot!
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 18, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 22, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Great pose, colors and perch. What more could you have wished for ? Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on February 22, 2015 at 6:53 PM
Howard,
Clearly this is a wonderful shot. I read all the comments and looked for concurrence with my perception that the focus point may be on the wing rather than the eye. Or perhaps I need to get a new eyeglass prescription. Keep posting, I like your work.
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10 commentsThis like a lot, but cannot explain why, I think probably because it looks so natural
Ray
Clearly this is a wonderful shot. I read all the comments and looked for concurrence with my perception that the focus point may be on the wing rather than the eye. Or perhaps I need to get a new eyeglass prescription. Keep posting, I like your work.