Seaside Sparrow

[denise ippolito]

Canon 1D Mark III
500mm +1.4 ex.
1/300 sec. at f/8
ISO 400
Flash
Tripod
Cape May NJ
Artie was using an ipod to call the bird, I think that the bird was not following directions:)

[Joe Senzatimore]

Beautiful BG and tack sharp head and eye. Might crop a bit tighter , but just my taste.

[Michael Zajac]

Nice exposure and sharpness,I love the open mouth and the BG well done.

[Arthur Morris]

Loverly singing pose and reeds. And no, they sang when and from where they wanted to..... I would pull down the curve just a bit.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks.
Artie, I gave it a try. Thanks.

[Jim Fenton]

Denise...

Repost looks better...nice job on that.

I might clone the OOF lighter colored reed out as it sort of competes from behind.

[John Chardine]

I like the soft look of this image provided by the colours and overall tonality. I do feel the bird's body might need a bit more sharpening to see if more detail could be brought out.

[Stu Bowie]

Denise, I like the singing pose, and in lovely soft light. Tack sharp, and just love the BG too. Repost rocks.

[Krijn Trimbos]

Great pose, good BG and nice perch. I agree with Artie on darkening this slightly and if this were mine I would be tempted to try for a slightly more off centred composition. Otherwise very very sweet shot!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks. I appreciate the feedback.

[Hendri Venter]

I also like the singing pose and the BG is to die for. Beautiful image Denise.

[denise ippolito]

Thank you very much Hendri. I appreciate the kind words.

[Herb Houghton]

I like this bird Denise. Nice bokeh. I think the repost pops a little more with the added contrast from the curves adjustment.

[denise ippolito]

Herb, Thank you kindly for your comments.