Song Sparrow # 2

© Alan Garner

Song Sparrow # 2

Uploaded: June 22, 2009

Description

This chap flew into the long grasses right next to a path I was on (a shoreline where I was actually looking for shore birds) 1/400 Tv f5.6 ISO 800 400mm

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Jennifer L. Wu July 05, 2009

Nice shot! That is cool that it few right near you. Jen #1149836

Alan Garner July 05, 2009

Thanks Jen. #7707076

Heather Pickard July 08, 2009

Great close-up Al.
Its sharp, nice soft light eliminates shadows or bright spots, the branch he sits on has a nice diagonal and I like the head position. A profile on birds is often the best way to show them off.

I would be proud to claim this shot as my own.

Did you see any shorebirds? #7717423

Alan Garner July 08, 2009

Not many shore birds that day. :( #7717496

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