Field Sparrow
I ventured out to a local grassland at sunrise one day last week. I got 4 species of sparrows including this Field Sparrow. Possibly a young one - he doesn't seem to have his full rufous cap. I've left him small in the frame since I liked the early morning light on his delicate perch. Cloned out several twigs, and a dew-covered spider's thread that seemed to distract more than it added. C&C appreciated.
D7000, 700mm, ISO 800, 1/1250s @ f/7.1 manual.
Nice light, HA, BG, sharpness and overall comp, Bill. I like the diagonal that the bird and perch occupy. I might crop in just a little from the right to bring the intersection of the branch up from the LRC a little. As posted, the perch is coming out of the LRC which is thought to be less than an ideal composition situation (IMHO)
Love it! I like the light and the composition, I know you deliberately removed the web but it does leave the image very perfect or clinical, I haven't seen how big or tatty it was but it is just a consideration.
Jonathan, here's the version with the spider's thread. You'll see that I also removed the "branch" that supported it. Perhaps too clinical in the OP, but I liked the simplicity.Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton
Bill the web is ok by me but I guess the missing branch/trig was the real problem.
Good decision on the crop. I like the original with the little clean up you did, Bill.
Good one Bill, I like the simple image design and loose composition. Well done!
Like the simplicity, perch and beautiful BG greens, Bill. Nice angle and eye contact.
Geoffrey
Love this "small in the frame" shot! Beautiful perch, BG, pose and details! Wonderful composition! Very well done, Bill!
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