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    Default Song Sparrow

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    These birds are extremely common in New York. Seem to be everywhere. But getting one to pose up for a shot is never easy. There is a spot in a field close to my house that has some tall sticks that are higher than the rest of the grasses. I waited there and was lucky enough to have this one come and perch there for me. From a couple weeks ago at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island, New York. I was after that smooth grass background but not sure if it is too plain of a background? Interested in hearing others thoughts. This guy actually landed on a closer stick than I was expecting and so in post I added a bit of canvas above and to the right to give it a little more room. Also interested if others think I should add a little more canvas?

    Canon 7dii and Canon 500 f4 ii + 1.4x iii. F8, SS 1/2000, ISO 640.

    Converted in DPP 4. Auto White Balance. In PS I cloned out a stick on the left side. Added canvas, sharpened and applied noise reduction to background. Eye work.

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    Crop looks OK to me. Nice even light and don't mind the smooth BG either.

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    IQ and light are excellent.Good DOF.
    The BG is nice. Not WOW but nice!!
    I would definitely add a bit more canvas (say 2% ) on the bottom if you can,
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    A fine image of a common bird, Isaac. Like the light quality, perch, and BG. I agree with a bit more room at the base of frame.

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    Beautiful looking image Isaac. Lovely pose and HA, and fab colours throughout. Another vote for some more on the bottom.

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    Nice detailed frame of this little guy. The green BG really showcases him well and I like the perky pose. Another vote for more room on the bottom and even a little on the left. You light angles are looking good resulting in nice sharp and well lit subjects.
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    Excellent image.


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    Very sweet IQ, good pose, perch and BG. One more vote for more room around.

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