Grasshopper Sparrow singing

[Bill Dix]

Here's an oldie that I don't believe I've posted, but that fits the theme. From a local grassland in June 2014.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 1250, 1/500s @ f/7.1 manual, fill @ -1.7 EV.

[Randy Stout]

Bill:

Always fun to find hidden gems in ones old files. Nice pose, like the big foot, slim perch that doesn't extend above the bird. BG is quite lovely overall, perhaps consider cloning out the one vertical leaf closest to the back.

Very enjoyable shot.

Cheers

Randy

[John Mack]

Nice setting with some nice colors in the background. Like the pose and the vertical framing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Great species in a fun setting. The fill-flash is tastefully done as it is not obvious on the subject - the way it should be.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A very appealing image and good thinking and usage of the flash.

[Colin Driscoll]

I like the delicate touches of yellow and orange on the bird. Lovely shot.
The leaf that Randy referred to, and the associated brown patch could be removed.

[Arthur Morris]

Soft and delicate. From the JPEG I was gonna say too much room above but with the three o-o-f flowers the framing is perfect.

with love, artie

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.