American Tree Sparrow

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local Nature Center this past winter. I like the snowy beak because it shows how they poke around the snow covered ground. Seed was used as an attractant. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
ISO 400
1/160s
f7.1
Ev 0.67
Tripod

[Sidharth Kodikal]

I love it when a common species is beautifully presented, as you have, Jim.
Love the snow covered bill and the alert pose. Nice complementary bg. Comp is perfect for the perch size.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I too love the snow on the bill! Snow-sprinkled perch looks good too, and a very pleasant BG.

[Karl Egressy]

Great subject and an excellent image, Jim. Love the snowy perch and the snow on the beak. The background looks pretty nice.

[PhilCook]

Now that's the kind of fine detail I relish in an image, very nice especially with snow on the beak

[Arthur Morris]

Ditto all the positives above plus I love the the way that the snow is laid out on the perch.

[dankearl]

The snow really makes this special.
I might trade some higher ISO for a bit more DOF.
You make these common feeder birds look very nice.

[David Salem]

Very nice. I like the detail, exposure, BG and the frosty beak. Well done Jim

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, lovely detail and colours on the sparrow, and of course, the snow covered beak puts this up a few notches. An opportunity well used.

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely marvelous image of sparrow.Love the color scheme,details,lights and beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Shawn Zierman]

Great image. I agree that the snow on the beak is the killer detail in this frame.
Handsome individual with a nice dark central breast spot. Exposure work is spot on.
The image exhibits a visual style easily recognized as yours.
A consideration would be to crop out or remove the snow spot on the bottom edge
of the frame right under your signature.