Song Sparrow

This image was created at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Tyre, New York on 5/22/18 at 4:42PM. Image adjustments in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Hand held, Small crop.

Canon 5D MarkIV
Sigma 150-600 Contemporary
600mm
ISO 1600
f6.3
1/2500sec

I can see why he is called song sparrow. You have obviously chosen this composition because you liked it. I would have initially thought perhaps a portrait shaped image may have been good as there seems to be an lot of empty space in the image as presented, I am not sure it really adds to the presentation?

I like the bird and perch. Good details. With the light coming from behind the subject a bit of fill-flash would have been good here, or re-position yourself to the other side (which of course, would have likely meant the sparrow would no longer be perching there anyhow).

I like the spacious image design but like Dan, I'd like to see the bird lighter (even though he did not say that) :)

with love, artie

Super sharp image of this little singer, John. The perch adds a nice touch of color as well. I also think there is a lot of empty space, so other crops
might be considered. Also wish you were a tad bit higher (or him lower) but that's in the past, right?