House Sparrow for Pablo and Adam

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• Argus (20877)
• [2008-05-10 8:45]

I agree with your dedications, Bob.
The image that marks this tribute is a great close-up with fine sharpness and detail of this male House Sparrow and this is what the 300K is aimed for!
Thanks for sharing this,
Have a good Sunday,
Ivan

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• jaycee (13255)
• [2008-05-10 9:07]

Hi Bob,

Wow - this is really close-up. I love the eye and the opened beak. Not only do these sparrows seem to know how to communicate with us but they have an uncanny sixth sense that tells them when an empty feeder has been filled.

Jane

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• fartash (10025)
• [2008-05-10 9:18]

Dear Bob
What a wonderful portrait of this House Sparrow,
Perfect details,colors and POV.
Welldone my friend, Nice Dedication.

Regards
Fartash

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• writerscrawlz (2037)
• [2008-05-10 9:21]

Love the portrait and the framing. Excellent details of the facial features. Like you, I also have them beating wings to my feeder. A wonderful dedication - and thank you to them. My thanks bounce off of yours.

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• gerbilratz (2938)
• [2008-05-10 10:20]

Hello Bob, I am disappointed you could not get closer!! This is a good picture,your skills and ability is most impressive....The lighting is good and the composition is first rate....

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• nglen (18250)
• [2008-05-10 10:40]

Hi A good close up of the Sparrow. Its about as close as you can get. good detail and colours. A fine dedication to Pablo and Adam. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• Luis52 (9914)
• [2008-05-10 10:49]

Hola Sr. Bob.
Exelente dedicacion para Pablo Y Adam. y estoy de acuerdo contigo pues son unas admirables personas. Mi admiracion y respeto para ellos dos.
La imagen de este "Chilero" es de alta calidad y con una exelente nitidez. Fino recorte para la presentacion.
Un Saludo Sr. Bob.
Luis52.

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• lawbert (0)
• [2008-05-10 12:06]

Hello Bob
This is a stunning capture and the sentiment to which it is posted is admirable.
May I also thank your goodself for your part in raising the file size limit to 300kb...For me I have found that it has enabled the colours to remain slightly more before uploading...Thanks to all 3 of you!!
And its a bloody fine pic Bob..Lovely details from a well chosen fstop..
All the Best
Paul

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• uleko (21146)
• [2008-05-10 12:25]

Hello Bob,
What a splendid close-up of this Sparrow. It's a species that's declining in Europe and we only have couple in the garden while lots of Tree Sparrows. I like the sharp focus on the eye and the smart bib! Beautiful colours too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• PeterZ (7179)
• [2008-05-10 12:31]

Hello Bob,
Beautiful close-up of this Sparrow. Excellent details in the feathers. Nice sharp focus on the head. Beautiful natural colours and POV.
Interesting dedication.
Regards,
Peter

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• claudine (9473)
• [2008-05-10 13:17]

Hi Bob,
I will be honest with you, I don't really like those birds (and I don't like to say that) but they are living creatures that deserve my respect :) I can say though that this is a nice capture of this male. I like the way you composed the picture, details, tones of colors and eye contact. Your notes are also interesting. Thanks,
Claudine

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• pekkavalo1 (2657)
• [2008-05-10 15:31]

Hi Bob,

Just marking today, will be back...

Pekka

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• gracious (10973)
• [2008-05-10 17:38]

Hello Bob,
Now I know that we have 300K for the upload without bringing down the image size and losing pixel to fit 200k, also like to thanks Adam for the opportunity in future!
many thanks for sharing this beautiful closeup of the Sparrow with a beautiful lighting, sharpness, good colour and details
best regards
Tony

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• marhowie (34121)
• [2008-05-10 17:59]
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Nice portrait Bob,
Good details at the head/eye/beak, nice POV and catchlight..
The only minus IMHO is the bit of over-exposure right side, and the comp/crop is a bit tight up top for my taste.
TFS,
Howard
PS - Good to know they've + the file size. In all honesty, I don't believe it will make a noticeable difference at 800 pixels.
We'll see :)

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• Janice (16725)
• [2008-05-10 19:30]
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I think this sparrow comes from Murrays Bay - I recognise him!!
He is telling you that you need to fill his plate up again.
Good one Bob, and nice decication to Adam and co,
Thank oyu
Janice

So, are we allowed to post up to 300K now - I didn't know that. I don't always read the Forums.

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• CeltickRanger (6223)
• [2008-05-10 19:44]

hello Bob

very beautiful close-up and portrait artistic shot of this House Sparrow,
fine POV and veritcal framing, the pose of the bird is artistic,
wonderful luminosity of the image with excellent sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

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• tuslaw (1142)
• [2008-05-10 20:58]

Great closeup John,
I guess you never appreciate how beautiful a common sparrow really is, until you take the time to look one straight in the eye. You did a fine job of capturing this little guy for all to enjoy! TFS.
Ron

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• Gert-Paassen (4015)
• [2008-05-10 23:40]

Hello Bob,

good portrait of these House sparrow.

For a 10 years ago there where indeed millions in the Netherlands.
These specie are yet an Red list art and there were now rare.
They standing under protection of federal low.
In the big city's they live no more.

What about your picture, for myself i give above more space.
Good of sharpness and colours.

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• Jamesp (13290)
• [2008-05-10 23:41]

Hi Bob

Great close-up of this cheeky sparrow. You have caught the essence of the species here! Until recently there were hundreds of these arounh here - there would be at least 5 nests in the soffits of my house - but these has been a total collapse in numbers (I suspect pestices), now the sites are occupied by starlings (2 nests) but they have similar problems.

James

PS I hadn't noticed about the file size - thanks!

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• pablominto (15280)
• [2008-05-11 0:11]

Thank, Bob,
A fluffy little fellow, so well captured and I can see he is happy too! For the future his pictures can be published with even better details for his fans to enjoy...
But frankly, if anyone should have an image dedicated isn't that the guy who pushed this matter through? Just asking...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• haraprasan (11593)
• [2008-05-11 0:39]

Namastay Bob,
Thanks a lot for liking the dedication. I have decided to post all my own innovative shots to you and shells and sea creature related shot to Mehmet and so on. And you are absolutely right here and made a good thing to dedicate this to the creators of this wonderful site. I am also going to dedicate something to them. Please don't mind for stealing your idea ;>. A nice capture of this beautiful sparrow. Sharp details and a lovely portrait. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

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• gpeler (134)
• [2008-05-11 5:05]

Hello Bob,
Very nice close-up photo. I really liked the details of the colours. Congratulations and TFS. Have a nice weekend.
Best Regards
Gamze:)

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• cicindela (6080)
• [2008-05-11 5:19]

Hello Bob!
Very nice portrait of this house sparrow. I like natural light and a frame which corresponds in very good way with the colours of the photo.
TFS and have a nice afternoon!
Radomir

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• joey (17959)
• [2008-05-11 12:08]

Hey Bob!
What a fab close-up of this Sparrow!
Very detailed and great sharpness.
I like the pose and POV.
Good lighting and exposure.
Excellent dedications.
Well done!

Joe

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• Silvio2006 (21519)
• [2008-05-12 6:10]

Hi Bob, superb portrait of elegant bird with splendid details, great colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

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• EOSF1 (19463)
• [2008-05-12 19:45]

Great bird portrait Bob, so sharp and clear! Well done, thanks!

Mario

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• shabsslg (514)
• [2008-05-18 6:17]

Hi Bob,

A little overexposed but I like this macro of a bird. :)

Subhayan.

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• angybone (7198)
• [2008-05-19 12:54]

Another wonderful close-up! Well done!!!
I'd better get...I'm at work. ha ha ;)