Song Sparrow

[John Mack]

This image was created at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Tyre, New York on 5/18/20 at 2:49PM. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Hand held, Small crop.

Canon 5D MarkIV
Canon 500 f/4 IS USM
Canon Extender 1.4X III
ISO 1600
f5.6
1/500sec

[David Roach]

Another high key beauty. I love the details and colors. The gently curved branches with leaf buds add interest. TFS

[Daniel Cadieux]

Looks good! An often overlooked species because of its' abundance, but I enjoy them and their early spring songs. Sharp, well exposed, and good high-key treatment. I like how the tail closes the loop and creates a "U" between the twigs (and without touching).

[Bill Dix]

Great look at this ubiquitous species. Good pose, perfectly placed on the perch. Nice spring leaves. I'd be tempted to tone down the highlights on the perch branches and twigs just a bit. A nice high-key presentation. (My personal preference is for a 1 px border on an image like this.) As common as this guy is, I don't believe I've ever gotten a shot of one as nice as this.

[Dorian Anderson]

A very nice high-key treatment. The perch makes for a really unique image; its the perfect suggestion of spring with the sprouting leaves. The wide
composition works well.