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"Desert Sparrow"


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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: 2009-09-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon SX10IS
Exposure: f/5.7, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-24 8:15
Viewed: 270
Points: 54
[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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WOW!
This one looks like the white wagtail!
Missing the azure skies of your signature style, sis!
Very
well done, nonetheless!
Cheers!
Goldy

Hello Jane,

A beautiful capture of this Desert Sparrow with nice coloration & details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Jane... the head coloration pattern resembles a quail's head!

Best wishes & regards

Umar

Hi BSJ,

What a lovely pose you captured from this masked beauty:)
Greta eye-contact. Perfectly composed and focussed...
i love her facial expression too.
TFS and have a great night!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-09-24 10:05]

Hola Prima.
Wonderful photo of Your favorite bird. I am Right? and he is looking at You also. Nice pose and excelent note.
I really like this fine photo.
Luis52.

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-09-24 10:19]

Hello Jane,
An interesting catch! An excellent macro with some beautiful colors.
Have a beautiful evening,
Adrian

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 0 N: 583] (1987)
  • [2009-09-24 10:26]

Hi Jane,
Interesting bird and beautiful composition ...
Strong light and very nice details.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-09-24 10:26]

Hello Jane,
lovely shot and beautiful pose. Sharp, detailed and well exposed. Great DOF and BG. Very nicely done.Best regards Siggi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-09-24 10:31]

Hi Jane. I think this is the first time i have seen this Black Throated Sparrow so thanks for posting it. I like the grey cap on the head with the white band. Taken with fine detai land natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-09-24 10:36]

Hello Jane,
Great photo of this Black-throated Sparrow. Good sharpness and details. Very nice natural colours. Excellent POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hallo Jane
Beautiful capture of this Black Throated Sparrow in a dead quite pose. Colours portrayed are just lovely. Such a peaceful and relaxed bird that gives the impression that it has just waited for you to be photographed. A sharp and just right image. The black feathers on the chest reminds me of a baby's bib and is just so pleasing to look at. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Anna

Hello Jane,
a very beautiful picture of the Black Throated Sparrow, very good sharpness and superb lighting, bright colours, very nice composition with a lovely classic pose of the Sparrow.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hello Jane, great shot of this lovely sparrow with nice pose.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Hello Jane, a beauty and wonderful shot in lovely pose.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hi Jane,
Excellent shot of this Desert Sparrow, another interesting especies.
TFS. Ferran

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-24 15:13]

Hi Jane,i like a lot this different and urban background,excellent sharpness of the bird in a very strange and unusual composition.Excellent work,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1055 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2009-09-24 15:35]

Hello Jane
Great shot of a this lovely sparrow with nice details and composition.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

Looks like a hot bird...good thing they must not have nerves in the foot area which would sense heat..and after today I wonder why seniors such as us decide to go to such a hot place...today the heat almost killed me..

A fine shot of course and I see you at least looking horizontal:-)
Bob

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-09-24 20:37]

Hi Jane,
simple shot with nice light on the head and torso.
i like the intense colour as well as the greyish background .
Pleasant view.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Jane,

another nice picture from a beautiful bird with good composition.
It looks on one I have been holding years ago.
Good pov and details.
fine natural colours.

Gert

hello Jane
fine scene with lovely colours,I like his expression and his pose
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

hello Jane

i love the look of the "Desert Sparrow" the Black Throated Sparrow,
and on this photo i love its wonderful eye-contact with you,
photo shot with a fine POV and the way it is framed on the image,
fine focus excellent sharpness and details, the catch-light
render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Jane, lovely bird in nice pose, wonderful details and splendid sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

hello Jane
nice composition with good details and nice light
great colours
greeting lou

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-09-25 8:13]

Hello Jane,
Just grey, black, white and a little beige, but what a beautiful bird!
You caught this Black-throated Sparrow in a fine pose showing his glory with great sharpness and colours from a great POV and in excellent side lighting.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

hello jane,
it always feels so nice getting back here and see the work of you friends, though i am not frequent anymore but i really miss TN very much, this is a nice capture of the desert sparrow,the bird is attentive to you , well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Thanks a lot for your critiques on my 3rd anniversary picture.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2009-10-07 9:52]

Hello Jane,
What a beautiful Desert Sparrow this is in beautiful colours and with wonderful markings. I like the way it is watching you.
A fine capture well composed.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2009-10-08 18:20]

Hello Jane,
This is a very interesting species of sparrow Jane thanks for bringing it to us. The colors and details are great, it looks as though is was taken either early or late in the day as its shadow is very long. Great job my friend.
Rick

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