I went up to Algonquin Park with a buddy the other day in the hopes of photographing either a moose (almost guaranteed), or a fox (50/50 chance), or perhaps a marten (fat chance at this time of year). Saw none of those, but some birds did step up to provide ample opportunities, including a Spruce Grouse very early in the morning (photo coming soon!). Plus the scenery is at peak fall colours so everywhere was a deluge of autumnal colours.
Anyhow, this White-crowned Sparrow was busy picking berries off this low tree. I carefully worked my way into place for a better angle and for a better background as it pulled on the berries. I was surprised it stayed on so long and allowed me to slowly do so. Here it took a glimpse at me - it knew full well I was there...
Canon 7DII + 5500mm f/4 II, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/320s., f/4, ISO 1600, handheld, natural light, FF, some highlights recovery on the middle stripe.
Beautiful image of Sparrow ,not seen in real life.
Excellent color balance in the frame. Beautiful pink branches with berries looks great.
In all great image.
Hi Daniel,
As always the IQ is excellent.Great light and BG.
I find the red stems really pull the eye away from the sparrow.
I could see this as a square comp ( I know I am one of the very few that likes a square comp !) but I think it would work well here,
Gail
Daniel I agree with Gail and must admit I can not see a major problem with a square composition ,think the bird itself looks excellent with lovely natural feather detail.
White-crowned Sparrow.
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