A Nut Case

[Desmond Chan]

D300 200-400@400 on tripod; manual exposure mode ISO 640 f4.5 1/2500 sec., no flash.

Cropped for composition.

C&C welcome. Thanks for looking !!

[Johannes Glännman]

Good comp it is but I think the light is to hard even if it is done with good exposure and many details..

Cheers // johannes

[Daniel Cadieux]

I agree with Johannes - the light looks quite harsh. Certainly bright enough to lower the ISO ;-) This House Sparrow is rather ratty-looking too. This image does project this species' personality well!

[Arthur Morris]

You did well with the harsh light The blotchy BKGR is less than ideal. Are the seeds on the rock naturally occuring or is it bird food?

[Desmond Chan]

Are the seeds on the rock naturally occuring or is it bird food?

I believe it's some seeds or nuts since the bird was eating them. They weren't mine; I just took advantage of the situation.

Thanks for the comment, Artie !

Thanks guys!

[Arthur Morris]

The pile of whatever they are is distracting. With care, you can hide the seed in a crevice and still attract the birds.

[Desmond Chan]

The pile of whatever they are is distracting. With care, you can hide the seed in a crevice and still attract the birds.

Hmmm...never thought of that. Thanks !