American Tree Sparrow

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American Tree Sparrow
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Copyright: Michel Martineau (MMM) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 0 N: 1457] (6594)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF500/4L IS
Exposure: f/8, 1/1250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-03-17 20:09
Viewed: 577
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
That is the best image out of the four different species I had saw on Sunday that I was able to capture.Not to much activies on that morning.I'm waiting like everyone else for the return of the spring migration.
From Audubon
5 1/2 - 61/2.Gray head with rufous crownd and ear stripe;streaked brown above;2 prominent win bags;plain gray below with darkspot in center of breast.Similar to Field Sparrow,but larger and without white eye ring or pink bill.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 5 N: 2728] (9914)
  • [2008-03-17 20:27]

Hola Michel.
I like this birds, they are a lot flying near my home, and they are always together.
Nice image, fine colors and pose.
Luis52.

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  • Mariol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 10 N: 939] (3837)
  • [2008-03-17 20:31]

Hi Michel,
Nice composition and pose of this Tree Sparrow.
You’re right the spring migration is just couple of weeks away and then the fun begin - you don't know where to look first!
Regards, Mario

Bonjour Michel,
very good close up with a good pose of the sparrow!
excellent sharpness, very good colour and details in the shot
well done and many thanks for sharing
merci
tony

Hello Michel. Your tree sparrow looks different than ours here. Nicely perched on this diagonal branch The sharpness and details are flawless and stunning against the clear background. Regards. Jusni

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 8 N: 1023] (3786)
  • [2008-03-17 23:26]

Hello Michel,
Very beautiful sparrow, very nice colors and BG

Everton

Hello Michel,

Very nice presentation of this tree sparrow. Good compostion, POV, DOF and focus. Beautiful detail. Very nice colours.
Cheer,
Mariki

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-03-18 3:53]

Hi Michel,
Wonderful shot of this Tree Sparrow with impressive sharpness and colours on its plumage. Nice pose captured with great handling of lighting and exposure levels. A precise DOF and a fine POV to portray it. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Michel
Excellent shot of this American Tree Sparrow,
Perfect details,composition and BG,Welldone my friend.

Regards
Fartash

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5091] (17959)
  • [2008-03-18 4:18]

What a nice portrait of this cute little bird.
Nice composition, great POV, superb pose and brilliant image quality.
Well done Michel!

Joe

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4022] (13255)
  • [2008-03-18 9:26]

Hi Michel,

A beautiful shot of this sparrow. Wonderful pose, pretty soft colors and background make this a pretty picture. He has a nice expression and good details.

Jane

Ah yes Michel, the common yet safest approach and pose and it works every time if one knows their gear as you surely do. Very well seen!
Bob

Michel, Looks like something similar to house sparrow. Nice eye catch. ganesh

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2416 W: 132 N: 6653] (20877)
  • [2008-03-18 12:41]

Hello Michel,
Great capture of an American Tree Sparrow in a superb composition. The POV and pose are excellent and the sharpness makes it show well against the neutral BG.
A very nice image to view and thanks for sharing it,
Ivan

Hi Michel
C'est une tres belle photo,simple, naturelle, pour le plus grand plaisir de nos yeux..
les détails sonttrès bons, la photo est nette, les couleurs naturelles....en bref c'est du bon travail .
Merci et bravo...JP

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 544 W: 0 N: 1303] (4365)
  • [2008-03-18 15:10]

Eh bien, Michel, il y a des merles à Cornwall (post de Rob Fry), ça ne devrait pas être très long. Ici, même les bruants familiers migrent ;-) J'ai hâte aussi qu'ils reviennent tous, quelle fête! De plus, ta photo est très belle, avec une pose classique, de belles couleurs et un si bel oiseau. Merci!

Francine

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2935 W: 142 N: 4217] (13775)
  • [2008-03-19 2:37]

Hi Michel.
Very cute Y-composition created by charming bird and impressive twig. I like delicate colours of the image, soft lighting and so suitable neutral BG. Cropping and framing are perfect too. Well done and best regards.
Alexei.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 1 N: 3939] (13258)
  • [2008-03-19 4:53]

Hello Michel,
Outstanding portrait of this sparrow, details and colors are superb as is the composition. Thank you for sharing this wonderful image.
Rick

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2297 W: 163 N: 6694] (21146)
  • [2008-03-19 5:16]

Hello Michel,
Lovely capture of the little Tree Sparrow in a fine pose. Great sharpness and beautiful colours. I like its markings and the yellow beak. Fine soft background too in this excellent composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-03-19 12:13]

Hi Micheal. I very nice close up of the Sparrow, good detail and natural looking colours. with a fine POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1150 W: 15 N: 2074] (12392)
  • [2008-03-19 12:28]

Hello Michel, lovely detail on this tree sparrow. V.good composition. V.good focus and sharpness. Perfectly clean bg with a nice pose from the bird. Lovely work. tfs Rgds Necip

Hi Michel, elegant bird in splendid pose with fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 0 N: 280] (1619)
  • [2008-03-19 16:46]

Hi Michel
this is very good sharp and detail
well done.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2726 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-19 20:52]

Hello Michel

A beautiful capture of this cute sparrow.
wonderful plumage detail and rich colour saturation.
The composition is lovely.
Very good exposure.
TFS

Rob

Bonjour Michel, très belle capture de ce Bruant Hudsonien, superbe exposition, excellents détails et composition fantastique. J'ai fait un workshop rapide juste pour m'amuser. Bravo et merci!

Mario

Excelente captura Michel.
Le estás sacando partido a ese Canon EF500.
Preciosos detalles y excelente nitidez.
Un saludo cordial amigo, JL.

Hi Michel,
A beautiful capture of this cute little American tree sparrow. Excellent sharp details and a very nice composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 1 N: 124] (1840)
  • [2008-03-22 13:50]

Salut Michel,
Belle capture et belle composition. Moi aussi j'attends avec impatience les migrations printanières. Mario à fait un workshop intéressant. Les oiseaux sur fond de ciel ne sont pas facile, et on est souvent obligé de compenser avec Photoshop.
à la prochaine,
Roger

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1216 W: 78 N: 843] (6904)
  • [2008-03-24 2:43]

hello Michel
good capture of this cute species
i like composition, pose, POV, BG, lighting, colours, details and informative note
TFS
regards
izler

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
  • [2008-03-25 16:59]

Bonjour Michel,

J'aime beaucoup la pose qu'il a pris ce bruant, il est très élégant perché sur sa branche.
Les couleurs de l'oiseau sont bien rendues sur un excellent bg!

Lise

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 54 N: 476] (2048)
  • [2008-03-26 0:38]

Hello Michel,
nice close-up picture, great composition and focus,
great eye contact!
regards,
Dejan

Hello Michel,
You uploaded a photo with a good compo. The American tree sparrow posed very well.
Useful workshop.
TFS
Annick

Hello Michel,
A neat pose and the plumage is captured with sharp fine detail!
I like the composition with the diagonal branch, and the bird stands out so well with a 3-D effect...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Bonjour Michel,

Ce bruant hudsonien sur la branche est impressionnant. La prise de vue permet de voir les details et les couleurs de l'oiseau. Le sujet est bien cadré. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Bonsoir Michel
J'aime beaucoup le ton sur ton de ta photo, avec l'expression interogative de ton eptit oiseau.
Merci, il est magnifique
Amicalement
Laurent

Hi Michel,
Very good color, POV, DOF, and a nice pose.
The neutral BG works well, great details also.
Spring is on the way..along with more birds of course :)
Well done!
Howard

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