Chipping Sparrow

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Chipping Sparrow
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1266 W: 103 N: 4311] (19463)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 8:00
Viewed: 505
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
A Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina, 14cm) that I photographed yesterday at the Montreal Botanical Garden.

From Cornell:

A common small sparrow of yards, gardens, and forest openings, the Chipping Sparrow is probably best known for its dry, trilling song. One of the smallest sparrows, it commonly nests in ornamental evergreens.
Description
Small sparrow.
Breast unmarked.
Rufous crown.
White line above eye.
Black stripe through eye.
Size: 12-14 cm (5-6 in)
Wingspan: 19-21 cm (7-8 in)
Weight: 11-15 g (0.39-0.53 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes appear similar; female averages duller, often with crown flecked with dark brown.
Sound
Song a long mechanical trill.
The Chipping Sparrow has benefited from the modification of North America over the last several hundred years; populations appear healthy.
Other Names
Bruant familier, Pinson familier (French)
Gorrión ceja blanca, Chimbito comun (Spanish)
Cool Facts
Instead of having simple molts like most birds and changing its body feathers once or twice a year, the Chipping Sparrow may change the feathers of its face and throat up to six times in one year. The rest of the body feathers are only replaced once or twice in the same period.
The nest of the Chipping Sparrow is of such flimsy construction that light can be seen through it. It probably provides little insulation for the eggs and young.
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Hola mario, muy bonita composición, una toma nitida, con buen color y mejor luz. El nivel de detalle es muy bueno. Un saludo

Hi Mario

What a beautiful portrait of this sparrow... the sharpness, DOF and composition are all spot on.

Just bought this lens and looking forward to using it :-)

TFS
Emma

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2297 W: 163 N: 6694] (21146)
  • [2008-05-08 8:04]

Hello Mario,
What a brilliant capture of this beautiful small Sparrow. Wonderful markings that you've captured very sharply here. Beautiful colours too and very well composed. I like it a lot!
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 309 W: 3 N: 613] (3056)
  • [2008-05-08 8:07]

Hi Mario,
Great shot, I love the scenery, sharpness en colours are beautifull.
TFS
Vivian

perfect portrait, I don't like the olive frame though, TFS Ori

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2337 W: 59 N: 4094] (13345)
  • [2008-05-08 8:19]

Hi Mario,
Very nice shot of this sparrow. Details on the plumage, focus, sharpness, POV, composition and pose you captured look lovely. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Hi Mario,

Very beautiful portrait of the Chipping Sparrow with nice composition, POV, lighting, BG and sharp details and natural bright colours.

TFS

Pekka

Bonjour Mario,
Toujours magnifique tes photos !! superbe capture et détails sur le plumage, couleurs, composition et détails de toute beautée.
Mes compliments.
Michel

You are still the guy..Whilst you were away I credited Nicholas Glenn for some of my bird images...and as well should remember that it is truly your images which are so steadfastly and endlessly good quality! I am still learning....
Bob

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 39 N: 654] (2053)
  • [2008-05-08 9:28]

Hello Mario,
A fantastic capture of the Chipping Sparrow, with excellent details and environment in greta colour , contrasts and lighting.THe focus is spot on with nice blurred needles of the tree and a wonderfully complimenting green BG.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2416 W: 132 N: 6653] (20877)
  • [2008-05-08 9:44]

Hello mario,
Good to see you back in action on TN!
Superb capture of a Chipping Sparrow in a fine pose and from a great POV. Excellent technical qualities and well composed in the fir tree branches against a bokeh BG. Good use of flash too.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4022] (13255)
  • [2008-05-08 9:47]

Hi Mario,

This Chipping Sparrow is absolutely beautiful. Great pose - gorgeous colors - and excellent details. The color of the crown is amazing. Superb composition on the pine branch.

Jane

salut Mario

encore une superbe photo avec un excellent POV, DOF
et j'aimes tes cadrages verticales, belle pose de l'oiseau en alerte,
superbes netteté et détails de l'oiseau et certaines parties de l,avant-plan,

TFS

Asbed
p.s. si tu le veut, c'est le temps des canard branchu à l'étang près
de chez moi, hier j'ai compté 3 couples et deux mâles seul,
si tu le veut écris-moi pour t'expliquer comment venir

Hello Mario,
Good portrait, Mario.
I'm used to see the common sparrow. It is called a House sparrow, I believe. Great to view this Chipping sparrow.
Very good photograph.
TFS
Annick

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-05-08 10:47]

Hi Mario. The summer sun has been with us for a few days now and i have now taken a few day of so i hope to get out with the camera and do some macro work .
This is a fine well posed shot of the Sparrow with the brown cap on his head. Very good detail and colours. with a nice POV/DOF. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1086 W: 58 N: 2152] (7179)
  • [2008-05-08 11:06]

Hello Mario,
This is how I remember your photos. Perfect in every way. High quality.
(But personally I don't like frames very much. It don't give the space to the object.)
Regards,
Peter

Hello Mario,
Delighted to see once again such a beautifully composed and framed of Chipping Sparrow!
perfect pose of it in total sharpness, good colour and details
many thanks for the sharing
cheers
Tony

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1133 W: 259 N: 2406] (10803)
  • [2008-05-08 11:35]

Hi Mario,

A superb portrait of this colorfull bird,all is how it should be,well done and tfs

Paul

Hello Mario,

Fantastic photo.Lighting, composition and detail are good.I liked very much.

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 0 N: 160] (2012)
  • [2008-05-08 11:56]

It is one of best your works. Amazing bird with really great sharp and etail, excellent composition and blured backdround - well done!

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 782 W: 11 N: 1380] (4759)
  • [2008-05-08 14:18]

Hi Mario,

Lovely shot of the Chipping Sparrow.
Very nicely composed with a superb pose and POV.
Nice sharp details ans great colours.

Hil

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 0 N: 1457] (6594)
  • [2008-05-08 14:30]

Salut Mario
Excellente image.Bon pov ET IMAGE BIEN EN FOCUS.j'AIME BIEN LA PAUSE DU SUJET.
MERCI MICHEL

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 557 W: 39 N: 1001] (3266)
  • [2008-05-08 16:31]

Hi Mario,

Beautiful shot of this Chipping Sparrow, amazing detail in the plumage, wonderful colours, well framed and composed, all the best

Cheers Rick :)

Beautiful clarity Mario. Won't get many shots this good. A bit more space above him would be nice but that's a preference only. One of the best! TFS Trevor

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4449] (13290)
  • [2008-05-08 22:54]

Hi Mario

A great close-up and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.


James

Hi Mario, perfect image, the details are stunningly clear and sharp. The POV is excellent. I like the way you have framed the bird with the foliage as well. Very high standard of skills expertly shown. tfs, regards h

Hi Mario
Stunning shot and composition
Nice crisp clean detail with beautiful color
tfs jon

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 0 N: 280] (1619)
  • [2008-05-09 10:05]

Hi Mario
this is a very nice composition
very good sharp and detail.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5091] (17959)
  • [2008-05-09 12:30]

Absolutely PERFECT!!!
I missed your posts so much while you were away!
This is an exceptional capture!
The detail and clarity is incredible!
Very good composition and POV.
Perfect DOF.
Superb light.
Just stunning!

Joe

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-10 21:40]

Hi Mario,
Outstaning portrait shot of this cute one with amazing colours and details on its plumage. Superb lighting and exposure and you have captured a fine pose here. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Bonjour Mario,

Ce pinson familier sur la branche est impressionnant. Le sujet est bien cadré. Les détails et les couleurs du plumage de l'oiseau sont clairs et nets. La lumière a un bel effet sur les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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