Little over two weeks ago I returned to the same local preserve that I had previously photographed and posted another image of a GRSP. This image, in early evening, was the one taken while I was being serenaded by the Song Sparrow I posted the other day. As I approached very slowly I quickly became aware he or she was going to stay on this perch also calling in its beautiful trailing off call. May have been protecting a nest. C&C welcome.
D700, Nikon 500mm + 1.4x tc, 1/500, f 6.3, ISO 1000, audio, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.
Few distracting twigs removed in cs6.
Geoffrey
07-15-2014, 07:08 PM
Juan Carlos Vindas
This is a nice bird and with a nice habitat. The lavender flowers add to the image. TFS
07-15-2014, 10:03 PM
Greg Oakley
Lovely image. I really like the head turn, and the environment is fantastic!
07-15-2014, 10:23 PM
Shawn Zierman
Sweet soft light quality. Beautiful mix of plants in this image with plenty of space for the eyes to wander in a pleasing way. I enjoy your crop choice too. Handsome sparrow that is definitely one of my top five most desired sparrow species.
07-15-2014, 11:06 PM
Sidharth Kodikal
I'm really enjoying the habitat here Geoffrey. Those flowers in the fg and bg add a ton of depth. The sparrow is gorgeous and I like the high placement in the frame. Lovely.
07-16-2014, 08:49 AM
Bill Dix
Another handsome Grasshopper Sparrow image, Geoffrey. With this look-back pose I might normally have moved the bird further to the right, but with such a lovely environment to the right, this comp works very nicely. Love the purple clover.
