Grasshopper Sparrow

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Taken the other day at a local wildlife preserve in early morning light, perched on a Milkweed plant. C&C welcome.

D500, Nikon 500mm f4/G + 1.4 TC, 1/800s, f 7.1, ISO 1000, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Geoffrey




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[John Mack]

I like the composition and how the bird is looking back. the bird looks a little soft.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love this species. Great setting for it, and the comp is well chosen. Perhaps a touch more sharpening on the subject' face area would work well. Nicely done overall.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

I love this species. Great setting for it, and the comp is well chosen. Perhaps a touch more sharpening on the subject' face area would work well. Nicely done overall.

Today, 06:32 PM

I like the composition and how the bird is looking back. the bird looks a little soft.



Thanks John and Daniel. I'll take a look at a bit more sharpening.


By the way Daniel, obviously I've not entered two pane quotes before in one pane, so would you please let me know how it's done properly. Thanks in advance.


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[Jonathan Ashton]

Nice shot Geoffrey I like the in habitat feel, I suspect the focus may have been on the wing but I suspect a tad more sharpening on the face as previously suggested would help.

[Bill Dix]

Great look-back pose and lovely green habitat in morning light.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone.

Geoffrey




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