House Sparrow

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• bobair (44)
• [2008-12-09 18:08]
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Hi Jose,
wow does that bird species get around as it seems to me they live everywhere in the world and that wasn't always the case.Here in Canada they were brought over sometime during the 19th century by Europeans and we have been stuck with them ever since.Though they are common they are still attractive birds with a nice variety of colour and textures to their feathers.This photo shows well the colour and details of this bird's plumage and the only thing that could be better is if the exposure were darker by -1/3 or -2/3 ev to preserve the high lights better.Still a worthwhile upload you presented us today and thank you sir for sharing it with us.I have tried a workshop for this photo for another take on it.I hope you like it. Bob

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• waylim (1765)
• [2008-12-09 18:16]

Ola Jose,
Beautiful capture of the little house sparrow. I'm not a bird expert but I do enjoy seeing them and their songs. It looks like I see this type all around, and never pay that close attention to it. Here, I can see it very well. Good sharpness and clarity, but I think the contrast and saturation is a little on the intense side. Otherewise an excellent shot. Thanks
Way

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• Alex99 (23735)
• [2008-12-09 21:27]

Hi Jose.
First of all thanks for warm congratulations.
It is very interesting to see the almost same subject. You managed to represent the sparrow in all its beauty. Fantastic 3D-image of the splendid specimen. Its details are precise. Colours are rich and fine. I also like the pictured scene so much. Grey stone and alive yellow green triangles create an amazing impressive BG. Bravo. Superb, full of lights. Colours and life picture.
Alexei.

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• Heaven (7912)
• [2008-12-09 21:32]

Hi Jose!

You present us a simple and plain, yet very pleasant picture. The pose of the bird and the expression this generates is nice. I also believe you have well composed the image. I agree with Bob when he says that the highlights are a bit too harsh. I even would say that the saturation has been set at its limit, the shadow of the bird is almost blue.

Kind regards

Markus

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• rcrick (68)
• [2008-12-09 21:37]

Hi Jose,

Looks like you had some harsh light to deal with but a really nice capture of this little House Sparrow, the colours a very well saturated, really crisp and sharp. Good seperation from the OOF background. all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

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• maurydv (36428)
• [2008-12-09 22:51]

Ciao Jose Miguel,
bellissima immagine di Passero, catturato con una straordinaria nitidezza in un'eccellente composizione con la bella posa sulla diagonale della pietra e con uno stupendo BG, splendidi e saturi i colori.
TFS.
Maurizio

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• marhowie (486)
• [2008-12-10 3:47]

Hello Jose,
Very good details and DOF, nice BG here.
I like the shadow cast, it adds well :)
TFS!
Howard

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-12-10 6:39]

Hello José Miguel,
Fine sharp capture of a male House Sparrow taken in fine lighting and from an unusual POV. The composition to include its shadow is pleasing on the rock against a fine OOF natural BG.
TFS this fine one from Sydney,
Regards,
Ivan

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• jignasi (27917)
• [2008-12-10 7:57]

No es que sea de tus mejores fotos José Miguel jeje, pero aprovecho para saludarte , más viendo que estás por esas lejanas tierras, antípodas casi para mí.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi

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• Silvio2006 (102073)
• [2008-12-10 12:45]

Hi Jose Miguel, lovely little sparrow with fine details and splendid colors, wonderful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• nglen (36145)
• [2008-12-10 13:10]

Hi Jose. I have never thought about shaddows much in the picture but i see they can make a difference. You have captured good detai land bright colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• siggi (52850)
• [2008-12-10 14:07]

Hello Jose Miguel,
Very nice shot with wonderful detail in the feathers
Well composed with lovely natural color,sparrow stands out really well against this BG
Regards Siggi

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• CeltickRanger (37400)
• [2008-12-10 15:31]

hello Jose Miguel

excellent shot of the House Sparrow
with fine POV, excellent luminosity,
excellent density of the colours, i love it,
and excellent sharpness and details of the plumage,

TFS

Asbed

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-12-10 22:40]

Hola Jose,
como esta usted!
delighted to see your posting after a while!
great pose of the House Sparrow with a nice shadow!
the image is sharp with nice warm colour and details
thanks for the share
muchas gracias
Saludos
Tony

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• foozi (25839)
• [2008-12-10 23:21]

Hi Jose,
youre incredible. with 39 uploads and you scored 5000 odds. That is really great.
your shot are very strong and indeed very captivating. Congratulations!
This shot of house spaarow is so lovely and superb sharpness with excellent lighting and background.
It is beautiful and splendid.

regards,
Foozi

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• saeedabbasi (5100)
• [2008-12-11 0:08]

Hi dear Jose ,
As always so nice shot from you.
Lovelt pose ane great details.
Excellent work.

Kind regards
Saeed

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• claudine (0)
• [2008-12-11 10:32]

Hi Jose Miguel,
It is always interesting to see that this specie of Sparrow looks the same all around the world! The shadow is interesting and this is a good idea but personally, I think that the lack of space in front of the bird has a little something disturbing and for that reason I must say that I prefer the WS version. Anyway, it’s all a matter of personal taste I guess and the picture remains well done with nice details, colors and lightning. Thanks,
Claudine

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• BoisBarb (293)
• [2008-12-11 11:29]

Hi Jose,
Une saturation peut-être un peu forte mais une belle attitude et un beau cadrage. La netteté est au rendez-vous
Gilles

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• Dis. Ac. (24509)
• [2008-12-11 12:45]

Hi Jose,

very good composition with the bird good framed in the picture.
Beautiful colours and lots details in the feathers.

Gert

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• joey (24909)
• [2008-12-11 14:07]

Great shot, Jose Miguel!
Really nice colours.
Superb composition.
Good sharpness.

Well done!
Joe

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• eruyanik (5046)
• [2008-12-11 14:22]

Hi Jose,
This is a one of the best friend in the passerines genus to people i guess. i'm happy to see it at a country which so far away from Turkiye! i like much the posture like statue on that blurry green bg. Great sharpness, pov and framing!

By the way it is sad to read that about goverment activities on them. i don't understand why they look them as a pest. We live with the sparrows without any complaint here in Turkiye.

Best regards,
Ersin

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• Adanac (21378)
• [2008-12-11 18:45]

Hola Jose,
Very nice image Jose, you over came some very strong lighting to get this image. the colors and details are great, thank you.
Rick

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• cako (3395)
• [2008-12-12 0:47]

Hi Jose
very nice composition
very good sharp and detail
very well done.

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• Juyona (16891)
• [2008-12-12 9:07]

Hola José,
preciosa captura y pov,
color e iluminación,
buen encuadre y foco...
saludos amigo.

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• eng55 (5892)
• [2008-12-12 13:34]

Hi Jose,
Very nice capture of this house sparrow.POV,details,exposure,pose of bird and catchlight in eyes are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

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• xTauruSx (788)
• [2008-12-13 5:38]

Hello Jose, lovely shot of this beautiful bird with wonderful details and composition.
Regards,
Deniz

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• angybone (7684)
• [2008-12-13 5:52]

This little bird is so underrated. They are actually quite beautiful. And this photo shows us that beauty. Wonderful regal pose, lovely details. Beautiful.

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• pankajbajpai (16627)
• [2008-12-14 5:06]

hello jose,
you made this common house sparrow so special, excellent capture with good details of the plumage, lovely colors,pleasing composition, i liked the multi colored bg very much,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• Mana (18598)
• [2008-12-14 17:52]

Hi Jose,
Outstanding shot of this House Sparrow in bright lighting and in a fine pose. Lovely colours and details on its plumage and the image is tack sharp. Excellent POV and DOF and very skillful handling of natural lighting. Superb composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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• clnaef (6814)
• [2008-12-14 23:18]

Bonjour,
Un joli portrait bien posé.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• Rosa (0)
• [2008-12-15 0:58]

Hello Jose Miguel,
what an extraordinary capture.
Vibrant colours and perfect details.
Have a wonderful day
Rosa

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• ferranjlloret (10340)
• [2008-12-15 15:51]

Hola Jose,
Has conseguido un bello retrato de ésta simpática especie, bellos colores.
Saludos cordiales.
Ferran

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• Jamesp (18906)
• [2008-12-15 23:38]

Hi Jose

Great pose and excellent lightinh here. The detail is very good too.

James

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• jconceicao (3174)
• [2008-12-16 3:31]

Olá José,

Excelente foto.
Lindas cores com grande detalhe.
Luz e focagem expectaculares.
Boa composição.

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• PaulH (13882)
• [2008-12-16 12:01]

Hi Jose,
great use of the light here, and also very well composed too. DOF and details are both excellent - well done!
Paul

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• SelenE (13972)
• [2008-12-17 11:29]

Hola José Miguel,
Nice capture of this house sparrow. Good lighting, colors, bacckground and composition.
Gracias y saludos amigo,
Selen

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• angela926 (3083)
• [2008-12-20 19:36]

Hello Jose Miguel,
Nice capture of this male House Sparrow, excellent
composition and pov, very good sharpness and depth of
feild, beautiful colors and nice catchlight.
tfs
Angela

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• pilonm (3321)
• [2008-12-23 9:10]

Hello Jose Miguel,

I'm surprised that your House sparrow looks so similar to our at the other end of the world!

2 things maybe: the exposure is a little bit too high and there is a little bit too much contrast.

I like the nice bg enhancing the bird and you get a nice pov but it is just a little pity that the bird head is not more turned toward you.

Bye and TFS,

Michel

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• loot (11276)
• [2008-12-23 18:43]

Hi Jose Miguel

A pleasing and lovely capture of this little sparrow. Even in their commonness and wide spread presence they remain unique and wonderful little birds. This is a good side view you've captured here with lovely colours and sharp details.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

PS. Pardon me for my short comment as I am rather pushed for time this year. It is more important that I want to thank you for the wonderful friendship you extended to me (and Anna) this past 2008. Also, I want to wish you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May this Christ-fest and the imminent 2009 bring you everything that is beautiful and admirable, provide all your needs with blissful abundance, present you with that which is edifying and inspiring, grant you blessed peace and harmony, and bestow upon you a myriad of worthwhile pleasures and breathtaking moments with close friends and dear family.

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• hester (11638)
• [2008-12-24 12:04]

Hi Jose

Lovely close up shot of House Sparrow, excellent POV, sharp details and perfect DOF. Lovely shot.

Happy Christmas

Karan

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• zumoduvas (2535)
• [2008-12-28 3:36]

Hola Jose Miguel.

Lejos has encontrado este bonito pajarillo, bien sencillo sin tantos colorines como otros que muestras.

Que pases un feliz año.
JOse Luis.

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• carmia (2240)
• [2009-01-02 3:06]

Hola Jose Miguel,un hermposo encuadre con una nitidez y colores muy bellos, te deseo un feliz 2009!! Un abrazo. Carme.

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• smitha (4409)
• [2009-01-07 23:29]

Hello jose,
Nice capture of the House Sparrow with its shadow on the rock. Good focus,sharpness and details in the plumage.Excellent POV and DOF that isolates the bird from the background.
TFS,
Smitha.

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• jeanpaul (14962)
• [2009-01-08 7:49]

Salut Jose
comme d'habitude superbe image, avec un superbe focus
sur le sujet, belle pose de l'oiseau, excellente netteté et détails
de son plumage, TFS
Bravo et au revoir...JP

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• boreocypriensis (9571)
• [2009-01-08 22:41]

Hi JM, eonderful capture of a pretty house sparrow from nice POV with great deatils and sharpness. Colours are wonderful too MF!
Cheers,
Bayram

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• horia (16656)
• [2009-01-15 1:26]

Hi Jose Miguel

A very beautiful capture of this house sparrow here, my friend!
I'm sorry you don't post so often anymore...i would like to see your progress with your new equipment...
Anyway, i really like this shot, having excellent sharpness, very saturated colors and a very good choice of DOF.
Although the light was quite harsh here, i think you managed to balance the exposure very nicely and obtain a dynamic result.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• euroblinkie (64279)
• [2009-01-15 7:12]

hello Jose
great 3d picture
very good sharpness and the colours are beautiful
nice to see this bird
greeting lou

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• cobra112 (43366)
• [2009-01-15 14:40]

Ciao Jose. Perfetto dettaglio e magnifica luce per questo passero. I colori risaltano ottimamante.

Roberto

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• tsotsito (903)
• [2009-01-15 15:15]

very beautiful

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• NinaM (4077)
• [2009-01-15 17:13]

Allo Jose Miguel, I love the house sparrows a lot and TN helped me discover their beauty even more. This is a stunning portrait of a simple bird, the light is simply fantastic, warm and bright, with a beautiful shadow in the back of the bird. We see the many details of the feathers and the eye lit by the sun is so alert. Thank you!

Francine

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• jusninasirun (14660)
• [2009-01-16 0:46]

Hi Jose Miguel,

I have seen so many around my house but never actually get them registered this beautiful. Excellent exposure of the plumage with tact sharp focus. Beautiful!!!

Jusni

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• Maite (5199)
• [2009-01-18 9:16]

Hola Jose Miguel
Bonita foto de este hermoso gorrioncillo con gran detalle sobre las plumas y un precioso colorido.
Es curioso observar lo mucho que se parecen los gorriones entre sí y lo variados que pueden ser no obstante.
Magnífico trabajo. Muchas gracias por compartirlo.
Un cordial saludo.
Maite

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• goldyrs (11497)
• [2009-01-29 3:52]

A very beautiful shot, Jose..I love the way you've used the light.
Thanks so much for the share!
Goldy

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• Miss_Piggy (18714)
• [2009-02-07 3:05]

Hallo Jose
I have seen many of these birds on the gallery, but there beauty never seems to amaze me. Although it is not a spectacular bird, it carries across a special charming manner that makes it very attractive. The light shining on the bird itself, creates a warm and sunny feeling looking at the image. It also brings out the beautiful rich colours of the feathers. I love the shadow of the bird on the rock. Thanks for sharing this lovely image.
Best regards.
Anna

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• pablominto (14563)
• [2009-03-13 2:01]

Hello Jose,

Fine details in this little fellow!
Interesting point of view to give details in the plumage, crisp and colourful...
A well balanced composition, the strong diagonal in the background is a plus!

Greetings,
Pablo -