Song Sparrow

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local conservation area close to my house. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 40D
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/250s
f9
Ev 1.33
Tripod

[Marina Scarr]

Very well done, Jim. I like the comp as presented. The pose, perch and BG are nice. The hint of branches in the back actually add an element which I like.

[Dumay de Boulle]

I like the angle of the perch and great pose and DOF on the bird. Good BG and the OOF grass on the is OOF enough not to distract...Very nice Jim!

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details and eye contact.

[Bill Dix]

Nice one, Jim. Great pose and comp. I wonder if just a 5% reduction in highlights using the s/h tool would help?

[Daniel Cadieux]

Lovely vertical comp, and I like how the sparrow is gripping the perch. Beautiful background. For me though the OOF grass is a mild distraction...I'd prefer none.

[dankearl]

Good comp Jim, nice perch and the sparrow looks great, maybe a bit more contrast?

[Matthew Studebaker]

I definitely like the OOF grass in the background to add depth to the image. Nice detail and light. great colors.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.