White-crowned Sparrow

[Jeremy Stein]

I was out looking for roadrunners when this little guy popped up on a bush nearby. Shot handheld with my 40D and 100-400. He didn't hang around very lone; this is the best one of maybe 5 shots I took.
40D with 100-400 at 400
f7.1 at 1/1000
IS on
ISO 400

[Randy Stout]

Jeremy:

Good to be prepared for the unexpected!

This guy is sharp, generally well exposed except for a few hot pixels in the white crown. The light was a bit harsh, and off to your right, but I think the angle worked well for you, the face and bill are well lit.

The background is fine. I would be tempted to tone down the foliage a bit because it is bright enough to distract from the bird.

Thanks for posting!

Randy

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

I really like this image. It is sharp, especially for hand held. The BG is excellent. I don't see any hot pixels on the head but I often miss that kind of problem. I would like this image to be mine, so you know I like it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Mac

[Aidan Briggs]

Nice pose and BG. The bird looks a little oversharpened, and as noted above, the whites in the crown are hot.

If you had been more on the light angle, this image would be much better.

[Fabs Forns]

I wish you had left the original to compare with the repost. I like ethis one, especially the pretty BG and the Y shape of the perch, framing him.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Most nits have been mentioned. You did very well in these conditions. WHile softer, and less strong, light would be preferable, don't ever hesitate to pull the trigger. I know I don't. :D Thanks for sharing.

[Jeremy Stein]

Fabs,

This is not a repost; I posted this photo only once, as you see it now.