Nature Song Sparrow Series (3 images)

Song Sparrow Series (3 images) · 03:31 PM

Managed a few shots of the Song Sparrow again today.

Not the sharpest but a near bird in flight shot as he tried to stay on the branch

Cheers

Tom G

**dcmsox2004** · 06-15-2010, 03:48 PM

your 3rd shot is spot on .... nice detail on both the bird and foliage... like the pose as well... dave m

8540tomg · 06-15-2010, 04:06 PM

Thanks Dave.

#3 is probably the best but I like #1 for some reason.

Tom G

pcarfan · 06-15-2010, 04:14 PM

That 3rd one is spectacular.

twokatmew · 06-15-2010, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Thanks Dave.

#3 is probably the best but I like #1 for some reason.

Tom G

Great photos, Tom! #3 is fantastic, but I too like #1. You've really captured motion in those flapping wings.

goddo31 · 06-16-2010, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Thanks Dave.

#3 is probably the best but I like #1 for some reason.

Tom G

I can see why you like #1, it has a feel of action about it, and the birds eye and head is still in focus. A nice shot. It's also a little bit different.
#3 is great though

8540tomg · 06-16-2010, 04:58 AM

Thanks for looking pcarfan and twokatmew.

Tom G

8540tomg · 06-16-2010, 05:00 AM

Hey Dave. How's things down under?

This is as close to a BIF as I've managed so far. I guess the juxtaposition of the stationary head against the blur of the wings is what appeals to me. Not a spectacular shot but as you say a little different.

Tom G

goddo31 · 06-16-2010, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Hey Jason. How's things down under?

This is as close to a BIF as I've managed so far. I guess the juxtaposition of the stationary head against the blur of the wings is what appeals to me. Not a spectacular shot but as you say a little different.

Tom G

Hey Tom,
Things down under are not bad, heading into winter here so it's gotten quite cool in the mornings and evenings. I'm sure it's nothing compared to Canada, but buildings and houses in Perth tend to have minimal heating, so you do feel it.
However when the weather is clear, it's very nice in the afternoon sun. In terms of lighting it's a lot less harsh than other times of the year.

Your image appeals to me in the same way, motion blur in the wings and a stationary/sharp head works well.

cheers,
Jason

8540tomg · 06-17-2010, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by goddo31

Hey Tom,
Things down under are not bad, heading into winter here so it's gotten quite cool in the mornings and evenings. I'm sure it's nothing compared to Canada, but buildings and houses in Perth tend to have minimal heating, so you do feel it.
However when the weather is clear, it's very nice in the afternoon sun. In terms of lighting it's a lot less harsh than other times of the year.

Your image appeals to me in the same way, motion blur in the wings and a stationary/sharp head works well.

cheers,
Jason

Hopefully you don't have as much to shovel as we get in a normal winter in this part of the world.

In any case a correction is in order here. These images are not a Song Sparrow. This is a female Red Wing Blackbird. Duuhh!!!

Oh well - I'm a photographer (of sorts) not an ornithologist.

Tom G

ivoire · 06-17-2010, 05:57 PM

Excellent series. You've mastered that M400... not the easiest lens for small birds

8540tomg · 06-17-2010, 07:46 PM

Thanks ivoire,

I don't know about mastery but I've learned a few things working with it over the past year.

Tom G

the swede · 06-18-2010, 03:00 AM

Third one is really good

**Rense** · 06-18-2010, 03:04 AM

The last one is stunning, well done! I still have to reach this level....

**Sailor** · 06-18-2010, 04:58 AM

Hey Tom - these are terrific. The first one is quite different from most bird photos - very interesting. The third one is perfection itself. Great job.

Jer

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06-17-2010, 02:21 PM	#10
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by goddo31 Hey Tom, Things down under are not bad, heading into winter here so it's gotten quite cool in the mornings and evenings. I'm sure it's nothing compared to Canada, but buildings and houses in Perth tend to have minimal heating, so you do feel it. However when the weather is clear, it's very nice in the afternoon sun. In terms of lighting it's a lot less harsh than other times of the year. Your image appeals to me in the same way, motion blur in the wings and a stationary/sharp head works well. cheers, Jason Hopefully you don't have as much to shovel as we get in a normal winter in this part of the world. In any case a correction is in order here. These images are not a Song Sparrow. This is a female Red Wing Blackbird. Duuhh!!! Oh well - I'm a photographer (of sorts) not an ornithologist. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 06-17-2010 at 07:44 PM. Reason: typo

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks Dave. #3 is probably the best but I like #1 for some reason. Tom G

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twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509	Originally posted by 8540tomg Thanks Dave. #3 is probably the best but I like #1 for some reason. Tom G Great photos, Tom! #3 is fantastic, but I too like #1. You've really captured motion in those flapping wings.

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goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by 8540tomg Thanks Dave. #3 is probably the best but I like #1 for some reason. Tom G I can see why you like #1, it has a feel of action about it, and the birds eye and head is still in focus. A nice shot. It's also a little bit different. #3 is great though

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks for looking pcarfan and twokatmew. Tom G

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Hey Dave. How's things down under? This is as close to a BIF as I've managed so far. I guess the juxtaposition of the stationary head against the blur of the wings is what appeals to me. Not a spectacular shot but as you say a little different. Tom G

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goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by 8540tomg Hey Jason. How's things down under? This is as close to a BIF as I've managed so far. I guess the juxtaposition of the stationary head against the blur of the wings is what appeals to me. Not a spectacular shot but as you say a little different. Tom G Hey Tom, Things down under are not bad, heading into winter here so it's gotten quite cool in the mornings and evenings. I'm sure it's nothing compared to Canada, but buildings and houses in Perth tend to have minimal heating, so you do feel it. However when the weather is clear, it's very nice in the afternoon sun. In terms of lighting it's a lot less harsh than other times of the year. Your image appeals to me in the same way, motion blur in the wings and a stationary/sharp head works well. cheers, Jason

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ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Excellent series. You've mastered that M400... not the easiest lens for small birds

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks ivoire, I don't know about mastery but I've learned a few things working with it over the past year. Tom G

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the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Third one is really good

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Hey Tom - these are terrific. The first one is quite different from most bird photos - very interesting. The third one is perfection itself. Great job. Jer