Theme: Song Sparrow not singing

[Bill Dix]

Not quite sure if this meets the criteria of the theme, since he is looking a bit down. But then, you might be looking a bit down if you had to stand too long on that icy perch.

D90 | 80-400VR @ 300mm | ISO 640 | 1/200s @ f/9 | -0.7 EV | tripod

[John Guastella]

Great shot - the icicles on the perch really make it. I like the uplifted tail, too. The image has a very wintery feel to it. Would have preferred to have the bird looking directly at the viewier, though.

John

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Excellent composition Bill. what a perch!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Lovely perch and an adorable expression on the bird. Nice dof too. Well done Bill

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very cool setting, love the perch, BG, and of course the Song Sparrow...a species that I am anxious to hear again in a bout a month or so!!

Not quite straight down the barrel, but interesting pose and I like its' unconventional placement within the frame...it works well with the icicles and angle of the branch. In a perfect world the two icicles at right would be sharper. Good stuff!

[denise ippolito]

Bill, I love the perch and the image design. Nice sharpness including the tail!

[James Salywoda]

Awesome composition Bill very nicely captured.

[Jeroen Stel]

Lovely shot with an excellent perch.

greetings,

Jeroen Stel

[Nico Steenberg]

Great sharp detail and exposure. Like the comp and bg