Old World Sparrow (F)

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks

Another one of about 7 varieties of birds that were visiting our garden this morning. they love the seed I spread in the holes on the dried out Cholla lying around on the ground. This is a male.

CC's invited

Uncle Gus

Olympus E-620, Zuiko 70-300 @ 420mm equiv.
Shutter Priority, F/51, 1/1250s, ISO 200, +o.70 eV, Auto WB

[Julie Brown]

Gus, I like the composition, the pose, and the BG. I suppose the only thing missing is the feet.
Good idea to put the seed in the Cholla!:)

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great capture all around uncle Gus. HA, eye contact, and BG are dead on. BTW the catch light. ;)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Love the light and the pose Gus. The BG is very lovely too. Lucky you to have a photo studio right outside the door!

[Alfred Forns]

This works well for me Gus !!!

Got the AF point right at the eye and sharp it is !! Also like the little extra room for the bird to look into !! Just an fine image !!!! Big Congrats !!

[Peter Farrell]

Very nice pose and Bg

[Harold Davis]

i agree here. firing on all cylinders!! i like it everything about it. great job, UG!!!

[Bob Miller]

HI Gus...Nicely done. I like the sharpness and feather detail! Nice background as well!