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Old Sam PeeeeBoDeeee


Old Sam PeeeeBoDeeee
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Copyright: Lesley Mattuchio (Lesley) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 13 N: 913] (2988)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark II, Canon EF100-400 IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-24 19:27
Viewed: 1539
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This handsome male White-throated Sparrow was singing in my blooming Magnolia tree the other morning while a female was taking her morning bath in my little water pond. His love song sounds like he is singing " Old Sam PeeeeBoDeeee " and is pure sweetness to my ears. He has become resplendant in his breeding plumage finery with a bright white and black stripped head with canary yellow eyebrows.

The WT Sparrows arrive in my area in November and will stay thru May when they will move farther north to reproduce. They hide in the thick of bushes and will forage for food by scratching the ground. They are one of the largest in the Sparrow family with an adorable plumpness and a long tail. Definitely one of the prettiest of the Sparrow family.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-04-24 22:20]

I hears regularly this bird for a week. He begins to arrive in our parts. Your photo is just perfect to my eyes. No nits. I find so pleasant to be able to admire your blooming Magnolia.
Thanks again Lesley.

Excellent image ... really sharp and good DOF!! Thats definitely one handsome bird with a tuft of yellow to brighten its sombre colors. And you've framed it perfectly with those lovely magnolias. TFS!!

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2005-04-25 2:11]

Wonderful, wondrful picture Lesley. Razorsharp details, vibrant colors and great POV & DOF. This picture is really well composed and I love the singing bird; my ears hurt because he's singing so loud! Great photo. Well done & TFS! Points later ...

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2005-04-25 3:10]

Great shot, Lesley. What a happy little bird. Makes me happy just to look at him. Very sharp details, great exposure, excellent composition. Congratulations. ; )

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2005-04-25 3:33]

Très belle et intéressante composition photographique pour ce superbe oiseau dans les Magnolias. Jolies couleurs et bonne profondeur de champ.
Very Well Done !

Lovely shot Lesley. He is tack sharp and the yellow eyebrows really stand out. Your magnolia tree looks lovely too. They are a favourite of mine. Good composition, nicely presented. Thanks

Very good shot. Great POV and very good details.
Good visual impact. TFS.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2005-04-25 7:28]

Une très belle composition, la qualité du BG s'harmonise bien avec l'oiseau et les branches. Les couleurs et la netteté sont parfaites.

Félicitations et bonne journée.

Very nice capture Lesley,
Excellent sharp details, great colours and sharpness.
The exposure and composition are spot on. A great shot of a very cute and happy sparrow.
Thanks for posting

Great little singer, Lesley.
A beautiful bird you catch.
Very good composition, POV, great sharpness and colours.
Very well done.

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-04-25 16:12]

Great composition and perfect sharpness of the sparrow. Like the intricate branches and soft magnolias in the background.
Regards Toni

What a beautifully composed photograph! The magnolias make a lovely muted background to this surprisingly colourful little sparrow! You have done a marvellous job. The differences in feather colour stand out more than I ever saw them on this bird. The browns are particularly striking! Well done!

A beautiful photo, Lesley. I have seen this bird for the first time today and twice on TN. Exceptional composition, with the magnolia buds ready to burst. Great detail, lighting and BG. Perfect, to my eyes, thank you for sharing it.

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  • optic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 322 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-05-28 7:28]

Hello Lesley
yet another beauty.
Well controlled exposure and good colour and detail, very nice.

Regards,

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