Just a sparrow

12 years 5 months ago #174787 by gjtoth

~ Gary ~
The best camera is the one you have with you.
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Feel free to comment & critique.

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12 years 5 months ago #174813 by messyjessy8
Just a sparrow, but a really good one. :thumbsup:


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12 years 5 months ago #174822 by bhowdy
Not too bad ... I love shooting sparrows ... I guess it's the sickness of trying to get the quick flitting little birds to settle long enough for a good photo!

Couple more thoughts (hope that you don't mind) ... Perspective angle means a lot with birds .... try to get as close to eye level as possible. And I realize what a dumb comment that is ... you take birds whatever way that you can ... on the ground or waaaaaay up in a tree. I understand all that ... just something to always keep in mind .... "Can I get any better of a perspective for this shot?"

Have you tried any images using off-camera flash? It can be frustrating at first, but once you get the hang of it the results can be a big tool to have in your arsenal.

Where are you located (geography)?

Bob Howdeshell

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" ~ Lewis Hine

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12 years 5 months ago #174833 by gjtoth

bhowdy wrote: Not too bad ... I love shooting sparrows ... I guess it's the sickness of trying to get the quick flitting little birds to settle long enough for a good photo!

Couple more thoughts (hope that you don't mind) ... Perspective angle means a lot with birds .... try to get as close to eye level as possible. And I realize what a dumb comment that is ... you take birds whatever way that you can ... on the ground or waaaaaay up in a tree. I understand all that ... just something to always keep in mind .... "Can I get any better of a perspective for this shot?"

Have you tried any images using off-camera flash? It can be frustrating at first, but once you get the hang of it the results can be a big tool to have in your arsenal.

Where are you located (geography)?


I've shot OCF a few times but prefer natural light. It's almost a prerequisite for hummingbirds.

I'm in Louisville, KY. You?

~ Gary ~
The best camera is the one you have with you.
My gallery ===> toths.us/GJT
Feel free to comment & critique.

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12 years 5 months ago #174897 by photobod
Thats a very nice shot of "just a sparrow" :judge: :judge: :judge: :judge:

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12 years 5 months ago #174909 by gjtoth

photobod wrote: Thats a very nice shot of "just a sparrow" :judge: :judge: :judge: :judge:


Thanks very much. :)

~ Gary ~
The best camera is the one you have with you.
My gallery ===> toths.us/GJT
Feel free to comment & critique.

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12 years 5 months ago #174919 by Dori
Very well done!!!
:judge: :judge: :judge:

Don't pi$$ me off, I am running out of room to store the bodies...

Resident Texasotan...

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12 years 5 months ago #175028 by bhowdy
Gary - Just south of Knoxville, Tn.

Bob Howdeshell

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" ~ Lewis Hine

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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #175030 by gjtoth

Dori wrote: Very well done!!!
:judge: :judge: :judge:


Thanks very much, Dori. Much appreciated.

~ Gary ~
The best camera is the one you have with you.
My gallery ===> toths.us/GJT
Feel free to comment & critique.

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12 years 5 months ago #175031 by gjtoth

bhowdy wrote: Gary - Just south of Knoxville, Tn.


Nice down in that area. We get down to the Gatlinburg area as often as we can but stay AWAY from the town itself until it's time to dine. Calhoun's... mmmmmmmmmmm. :woohoo:

~ Gary ~
The best camera is the one you have with you.
My gallery ===> toths.us/GJT
Feel free to comment & critique.

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12 years 5 months ago #175048 by chasrich
Sparrows are tricky little guys... This is very good. :thumbsup: :judge: :woohoo:

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 5 months ago #175054 by gjtoth

chasrich wrote: Sparrows are tricky little guys... This is very good. :thumbsup: :judge: :woohoo:


Thanks very much. I just keep them well-fed so they can't fly as fast :whistle:

~ Gary ~
The best camera is the one you have with you.
My gallery ===> toths.us/GJT
Feel free to comment & critique.

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12 years 5 months ago #175060 by Joy Mullin
:thumbsup: Nice one!


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12 years 5 months ago #175124 by Stealthy Ninja
NIce shot.
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12 years 5 months ago #175793 by Lolit C
This is so lovely. Love the dof and the clarity :) Well done!:thumbsup:

Lolit C
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