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Sparrow


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Sparrow
Sparrow
1/200s @ f/6.3, ISO 2000, 300mm lens with 2X TC. (Animals)
Help! Can anyone identify what type of sparrow this is? These birds live in dense bushes beside our deck and seem to eat constantly. Although I've looked them up in "Birds of North America" Field Guide, I am stumped.

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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Outstanding clarity and capture Rona! Other than Sparrow - I have no idea... Jeff


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August 19, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wonderful details, comp and excellent DOF on this Rona. I believe this is a house sparrow, but I am not sure.


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August 19, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wonderful composition and detail, Rona!


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August 19, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  A beautiful pic of this handsome guy, Rona! I think Becky is correct in that it is a House Sparrow. Good detective work Doris!


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August 19, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Outstanding clarity, tones, detail, focus, dof, b/g, lighting & comp here, Rona! Beautiful image & superb work, indeed! Love it!
Think it is a house sparrow too, Rona!


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August 19, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Wonderful capture,Rona!Fabulous focus,details and colors!Great composition too!


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August 19, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Yup, house sparrow it is, Rona! You captured him with superb details, colors and POV! Well done!


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August 19, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Beautiful details and presentation. Well done Rona.
JP


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August 20, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you all very much for stopping by and for the help! I never thought of going online for this bird ID (although I have with other birds) and did not see "house" sparrow in my book at all (just dozens of other sparrows). But now that I went online - house sparrow it is!!! I knew it must be pretty common - in fact I was going to call this "Just an Ordinary Bird" but thought better of it!


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August 20, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful sparrow capture! And I think they ALL eat constantly! I even get buzzed while I refill the feeders. They cannot wait even a little while for food!


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August 20, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Right!! Actually, I remember you had a great sparrow capture and went searching for it to help identify mine. But yours is quite different except they are both pretty chunky and round!


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August 20, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW, Rona! Exceptional details, clarity, lighting, DOF and comp. SUPERB image! Deb


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August 21, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks Deb!


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August 22, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I think your dof is particularly effective here, Rona. A very simple but effective composition and excellent detail on the bird. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.


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September 15, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats.


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September 15, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is such a perfect capture, Rona! Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb


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September 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations!!!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  You cleaned up this month, Rona!CONGRATULATIONS once again ,my friend! Good luck!


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September 16, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Wow...you really did...clean up, that is!! :) Congrats on this fine feathered house sparrow friend of yours - he's a beauty! Excellent detail, comp and great dof...Superb capture! Best of luck!


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September 16, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks again everyone for your support and encouragement - your comments really mean a lot!


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September 16, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Big congratulations on your lovely finalist,Rona!!!:-)


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September 16, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna


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September 16, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  HUGE CONGRATS Rona on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!


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September 16, 2010

 

John Anderson
  Excellent work, Congratulations on the FINALIST.....


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September 17, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on this, and all of your fabulous finalists, Rona!


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September 19, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you Renata, Merna, Phyllis, John and Karen for taking the time to stop by and comment - I really appreciate the support!


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September 19, 2010

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on another beautiful finalist, Rona!

Debby


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September 20, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you again, Debby!


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September 20, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Another beautiful finalist, Rona, congratulations!


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September 22, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you very much for those congrats, Carol!


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September 22, 2010

 
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