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Cooling Down at Sunset


Cooling Down at Sunset
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon SX10IS
Exposure: f/5.7, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-30 8:29
Viewed: 309
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Black Throated Sparrow

This handsome sparrow of the arid Southwest is well named. Its alternate name, "Desert Sparrow," is also apt, for despite its vivid markings, it is often difficult to detect among the rocks and scrub, especially when not moving about. However, it may be observed when it mounts a bush or rock to sing its pleasant song. The Black-throated Sparrow is well adapted to the extremes of its habitat. Studies have shown that it has a great tolerance for heat and drought. During the hot months of late summer and early fall it maintains itself on dry seeds and drinks regularly at water holes. After the rains, these sparrows scatter into small flocks and feed on vegetation and insects, from which they derive all the moisture they need. They raise their young in the dry upland desert.

5 1/4" (13 cm). Gray above, white below, with striking black throat and breast; 2 conspicuous white stripes on sides of head, 1 above and 1 below the eye. Sexes alike.

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nglen, jconceicao, goatman04, siggi, maurydv, bahadir, xTauruSx, CeltickRanger, Gert-Paassen, boreocypriensis, zulfu, Jamesp, rousettus has marked this note useful
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-08-30 8:32]

Hi Jane. I see a Sparrow has come to see you in the heat of the sun. But from the pictures name later in the day. I like the pose with the little bird facing back to you. good detail and natural colours. well done . TFS.
Nick..

Hello Jane,

Excellent capture.
Beautiful colours with fantastic light.
Good composition.

Ciao Jane, splendid bird in nice pose against a fantastic blurry BG, fine details and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Jane,

This is a great capture with an interesting pose. Beautiful natural coloration, nice details & BG. Well done with care!

Glad to see that you were able to go out to take this picture...hope that it will start to cool down for you real soon.

Take care & regards

Umar

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-08-30 9:57]

Hello Jane,
the colours and lighting are very nice.
Fine details and the bird standout well from the BG because of the shallow DOF.
Well done.Best regards Siggi

Hallo Jane,
another splendid capture of the Black Throated Sparrow on a perch in the modern style, excellent POV and composition with a marvellous OOF BG, good sharpness and very beautiful natural colours.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-08-30 10:04]

Hello Jane,
A very nice capture of a Black-throated Sparrow caught in the shade. The turned head pose is just right for this rear POV and the neutral BG shows him off well.
Our daytime temps are down to the 60's F now!
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

Hello Jane, wonderful shot of this handsome sparrow with lovely pose and fine composition.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hello Jane, beautiful shot of this beauty with nice pose and composition.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-08-30 11:56]

Hello Jane,
Nice photo in a very good composition. Beautiful natural colours, POV and OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

Good composition. But a little bit sharpness problem.
TFS

hello Jane

excellent photo of this Black Throated Sparrow with his
beautiful pose, fine POV and framing with leaving
a good space where he is looking, fine focus
with excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hi Jane,

another nice picture from your garden.
Very nice pov and dof, good isolation from the bg.
Fine natural colours.

Well done!

Gert

Hi and Good Morning BSJ,

A lovely and wonderful captur of this sunset beauty from wonderful POV in a lovely pose. Delightful composition and excellent details.
TFS and have a nice Week!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2009-08-31 1:38]

Hello Jane

Great pose - and excellent use of the frame.

James

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2009-08-31 1:58]

Hello Jane, beautiful shot of this pretty bird in fine pose.
TFS and R's,
Mehmet

very beautiful pose and composition,nice colours,a fine photo
TFS
Nasos

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-09-02 8:26]

Hi Jane,
this is a splendid shot of the bird. The arch gives a brilliant graphical composition to the shot.
Very beautiful pose by the bird and also a nice kind of smeared background that add dramatic view to overall picture.
Very nicely done.

regards,
Foozi

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Hello Jane
what a beautiful sparrow and its great capture. it nicely gave a pose to you. curved object very nice to roost and it looks like colorless rainbow against to sky. focus, POV,composition and especially eye contact great. good iformative notes as always.
thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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