Swamp Sparrow

[Daniel Cadieux]

I always thought a more appropriate name for these guys would be "Marsh Sparrow", but this one was found near....a swamp!! Deasturated the leaves which were way too bright neon green/yellow out-of-camera. I like the hint of habitat those leaves/twigs bring to this image. Also toned down a few bright distractions in the BG.

Canon 40D + 100-400L @330mm, 1/250s., f7.1, ISO400, -0.3 EC, fill flash @ -0.7 FEC, handheld.

[Robert O'Toole]

I really like the pose and the log perch, and the foot position and details are nice. But, the light is a little harsh and the BG a little busy for me.


Robert

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice find and setting. I only wish for a bit more eye contact.

[Robert Amoruso]

I would agree with Robert's comments on this one. Head on look of the bird is nice.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Considering that this was taken on an overcast day I'm surprised you think the light looks harsh? Perhaps the image as a whole is too bright, I will revisit the RAW file and tone it down some.