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Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2235 W: 168 N: 6506] (20422)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2IS, 2X Teleconverter TC-DC58C
Exposure: f/4, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds in Sweden [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-16 7:33
Viewed: 481
Points: 62
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Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus

This species is common in our garden and at the moment they’re busy courting and performing nice displays around the garden. This one is having a rest for a while! It was captured from a distance of 5 metres with the camera handheld. It has been cropped and sharpened.

The Tree Sparrow is found in most parts of Europe and Asia as well as in northern Africa. It’s also been introduced to North America. It is very common in south and central Sweden while less so further north. It tends to be seen near human habitation. It has rather a weak flight and overwinters here.

The Tree Sparrow is smaller than a House Sparrow and quite lively. It has a chestnut brown head and nape (rather than grey), and white cheeks and collar with a contrasting black cheek-spot.

The Tree Sparrows usually build their nests in tree hollows that they line with dry grass, straw, feathers and other soft materaial. The female usually lays 5-6 eggs that are whitish with grey or brown spots. Male and female build the nest together and take turns brooding the eggs and feeding the young. They usually have two broods in the summer.

I far prefer the Tree Sparrow to the House Sparrow. It is less agressive and mixes well with other birds at the bird table. It often seeks food on the ground and feeds on insects, larvae, seed, buds and berries.
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Hej Ulla
Nice shot of this common but good looking one :)
Well done and TFS
Ralf

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 13 N: 344] (1303)
  • [2008-04-16 7:48]

Hi Ulla , a nice photo of the tree sparrow , the details are ok and color good with nice composition. I can see by exif data that it was a low light photo , I also have a canon s series camera so can relate to the light / noise rate from that camera. one thing I really like about the camera is the noise seems to disappear in most prints.

Regards

Art

Hola Ulla, muy bonita composición. Buenos detalles de este gorrion macho. Un saludo

Hola Sra. Ulla.
Great image of this popular little birg. It is hard to belive but they are a Lot of them around here, and I dont have a decent photo of them. You have a beautiful photo. Great work.
It is a great honor for me to be Your Neighbour this time.
Un Saludo Y un Abrazo.
Luis52.

Tree Sparrows are better looking than House Sparrows, Ulla.
This one has a lovely colour on its head.
The bird seems to be in no hurry to go elsewhere and you have got a sharp and crisp picture of it.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Hello Ulla,
Very beautiful photo of this Tree Sparrow. Good sharpness, natural colours and nice pose.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Ulla, Beautiful close up of this sparrow. Fine POV to see it's facial features and lovely rich colors. The composition is very pleasing amongst the branches and the bud adds life and a nice counterpoint. Maybe it's a bit oversharpened? Fine soft green BG. Tfs Richard

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1180 W: 0 N: 4310] (12630)
  • [2008-04-16 8:51]

Hi Ulla

Great close-up - very good detail and pose. Nicely saturated colours also.

James

A fine macro shot and a beautiful composition, as usual Ulla, maybe a little too much sharpening in the breast area, but still, a good capture my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 777 W: 11 N: 1403] (4593)
  • [2008-04-16 9:22]

Hi Ulla,

Excellent close up shot of the Tree Sparrow.
Nicely composed with the level POV and lovely pose.
The feather detail is very good.
Lovely colours that are complimented by the very nice green OOF BG.

Hil

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1640 W: 8 N: 3989] (12780)
  • [2008-04-16 9:40]

Hi Ulla,

I love this little Sparrow who looks so soft and fluffy. It reminds me of our House Sparrows - I wonder if we have this one too. Exquisite details and textures of the face and plummage. A wonderful pose, lovely background and setting.

Jane

Hello Ulla,
a beautiful sparrow species with black check mark. You captured it with great sharp detail, POV, eye contact under fine light. Thanks for showing us, best wishes
Ahmet

Hello Ulla,

Razor sharp with beautiful colors in his natural habitat.
Lots of details in the feathers.

Regards Gert

Hello Ulla,
Many thanks for sharing such a beautiful posting of the Tree Sparrow!
good closeup in perfect sharpness, good colour and superb details on the plummage!
great job well done
best regards
tony

I now can see the subtle differences between the house sparrow and the tree sparrow..but in the filed I might have difficulty with a still....Very clear and nice natural tones. The fresh bud on the perch makes it just perfect.
bob

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2448 W: 207 N: 2035] (8113)
  • [2008-04-16 12:34]

Hello Ulla,
they so cute, but very shy on approach. I still have not got a decent shot of them. You did quite well, captured this bird very nicely.
Nice detail and sharpness and the colors are wonderful.
TFS..Sky

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1825 W: 2 N: 4688] (17692)
  • [2008-04-16 13:10]

Hi Ulla . we dont get to many Sparrows now in the garden not to sure why. you have captured this little one with good detail and colours. with good use of the light in the eye. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1517 W: 242 N: 4942] (17343)
  • [2008-04-16 13:46]

Nice shot of this Sparrow, Ulla!
You've captured it in lovely soft lighting that cast no annoying shadows across the face.
Very good exposure and nice colours.
Some noise on the body but apart from that the photo is sharp and detailed.
Great DOF.
Well done,

Joe

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 759 W: 5 N: 1886] (7191)
  • [2008-04-16 14:01]

Hi Ulla,another beautifull little bird perfectly taken as your style.I like a lot the environment and the perfect sharpness,my best compliments for the note too,have a nice day,Luciano

Hejsan Ulla,

Great close-up picture of Tree Sparrow. Excellent pose, POV and composition; great sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

Hello Ulla,
Great shot of this frequent visitor, beautiful
colors and nice contrast, excellent composition, nice
point of view and lovely light, very good sharpness
and depth of field, good details and nice pose.
Angela

Hi Ulla!

Very common, but still very nice! My wife and I love to observe "our" sparrows when they fly in to get the small crumbs we always lay down at the same place in the garden, just in front of the kitchen. You have put this bird very well on stage, and I especially like the unity of the colour tones. Moreover, the compsoition with the branches is perfect.

Kind regards

Markus

Hello Ulla,

Good capture of this tree sparrow. Good composition. Good POV, DOF and focus. Beautiful colours. Perhaps have you cropped too much and tried to sharpen too much.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1661 W: 20 N: 4671] (15162)
  • [2008-04-17 4:02]

Hi Ulla,
Outstanding close-up shot of this Sparrow with very impressive sharpness and colours on its plumage. A cool pose captured here with perfect light and exposure levels. I like the natural setting and the smooth BG. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Nice shot with good details.

Hi my beloved friend Ulla,
An another excellent shot of a Tree Sparrow with superb clarity, lighting and framing.
Greetings from Cyp.
Bayram

Hi Ulla, lovely bird in great pose with fantastic colors, wonderful details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Ulla,
Good color, details, and exposure. The close crop gives a nice intimate view of this handsome looking sparrow :)
TFS,
Howard

Wonderfully done again...great pose, great sharpness and details, and lovely lighting. :)

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 81 N: 670] (5248)
  • [2008-04-19 2:42]

hi Ulla,
belle image de cet oiseau commun, le gros plan est réussi. Bon cadrage, le BG est également harmonieux avec l'ensemble.

gl

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2686 W: 67 N: 9197] (28756)
  • [2008-04-24 6:25]

Hello Ulla

A lovely capture of this cute sparrow.
The POV and DOF is very good.
The sparrow is well focused and the OOF BG looks terrific.
The plumage detail is wonderful.
Very good natural colours.
TFS

Rob

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