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Sparrow

© Rona L. Schwarz

Sparrow

Uploaded: August 18, 2010

Description

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.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 2000, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 19, 2010

Outstanding clarity and capture Rona! Other than Sparrow - I have no idea... Jeff #1299739

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 19, 2010

Wonderful details, comp and excellent DOF on this Rona. I believe this is a house sparrow, but I am not sure. #8848002

Monnie Ryan August 19, 2010

Wonderful composition and detail, Rona! #8848365

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 19, 2010

A beautiful pic of this handsome guy, Rona! I think Becky is correct in that it is a House Sparrow. Good detective work Doris! #8848784

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 19, 2010

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! #8848935

Renata Gusciora August 19, 2010

Wonderful capture,Rona!Fabulous focus,details and colors!Great composition too! #8849272

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 19, 2010

Yup, house sparrow it is, Rona! You captured him with superb details, colors and POV! Well done! #8849710

Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 20, 2010

Beautiful details and presentation. Well done Rona.
JP #8850050

Rona L. Schwarz August 20, 2010

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! #8851033

Carol L. Fowler August 20, 2010

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! #8851046

Rona L. Schwarz August 20, 2010

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! #8851062

Debra R. Harder August 21, 2010

WOW, Rona! Exceptional details, clarity, lighting, DOF and comp. SUPERB image! Deb #8853145

Rona L. Schwarz August 22, 2010

Thanks Deb! #8855623

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2010

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. #8903936

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 15, 2010

Congrats. #8904167

Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010

This is such a perfect capture, Rona! Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #8906494

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 16, 2010

congratulations!!! #8907023

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 16, 2010

You cleaned up this month, Rona!CONGRATULATIONS once again ,my friend! Good luck! #8908566

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 16, 2010

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! #8909694

Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2010

Thanks again everyone for your support and encouragement - your comments really mean a lot! #8909852

Renata Gusciora September 16, 2010

Big congratulations on your lovely finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8909929

Merna L. Nobile September 16, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8911070

Phyllis H. Burchett September 16, 2010

HUGE CONGRATS Rona on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

#8911290

John Anderson September 17, 2010

Excellent work, Congratulations on the FINALIST..... #8914345

Karen Celella September 19, 2010

Congratulations on this, and all of your fabulous finalists, Rona! #8917125

Rona L. Schwarz September 19, 2010

Thank you Renata, Merna, Phyllis, John and Karen for taking the time to stop by and comment - I really appreciate the support! #8918705

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 20, 2010

Congrats on another beautiful finalist, Rona!

Debby #8920569

Rona L. Schwarz September 20, 2010

Thank you again, Debby! #8920708

Carol Eade level-addict September 22, 2010

Another beautiful finalist, Rona, congratulations! #8923735

Rona L. Schwarz September 22, 2010

Thank you very much for those congrats, Carol! #8924774

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