Was able to find a few LeContes Sparrows last fall and on this particular day, had a low layer of clouds creating a even overcast. I only had a few chances at these up higher in the grass.
D300, 600VR, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/320th
Hope you enjoyed and as always C&C welcomed and encouraged.
The soft light worked great here, with nice exposure, sharpness and pose in frame.
In a perfect world, I would prefer the left foot to not be obscured, and not have the flat stem behind his back, but I am sure it was a challenge to get him this cleanly.
I thought about a bit more DOF to help with the OOF feet, but that would only aggravate the BG issue, so I think you did well on that choice.
Up close and personal that also manages to give a sense of habitat. Quite sharp. I love the sweeping leaf skimming the bird's back. I could do without the OOF one behind the neck, as well as the bright angled one touching left edge. Well done!
I love the detail and color of this little sparrow as well as the pose. I agree with Daniel about the grass stalks. I think sparrows are tough subjects and you did a marvelous job.
LeContes Sparrow
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