Nelson's Sparrow


Posted by Josh Gahagan on Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:11 pm

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I've been enjoying the sparrow migration the past several weeks up here in the northeast, and was very pleased to add this new species to my files yesterday afternoon. They are commonly found in coastal saltmarshes, but are very secretive and extremely difficult to photograph. This one was content to feed on Saltmarsh Cordgrass for a few moments before diving back down into the vegetation.

1DIV, 300 f/2.8L IS, 2X III, 1/2000 @ f/8, ISO 500

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by Greg Schneider on Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:40 pm
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Man Josh, I am so jealous! Can't imagine this being any better (especially given their behaviour), though I am curious if you got any portrait orientation shots.
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by stevenmajor on Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:41 am
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Very nice. I like the 2 stalk grasp and seeing the birds detail. The color balance seems a bit to yellow / gold, maybe to much density.
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by Robert on Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:46 am
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Wonderful bird in the habitat image. Sharp, great color and contrast. The background does not bother me, I think there is plenty of focus separation between the bird and the background for a strong visual effect. And the grasses it is perched on add a natural dynamic to the story here.
 

by peter makuch on Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:47 am
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the fall colors work o so well with-in this image and the exposure wright on.
 

by Bill Dix on Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:25 am
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What a beautiful shot of a tough species to capture. One I would love to get. Well done!
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by Karl Egressy on Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:47 am
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Great find and excellent image of this elusive species.
 

by Matt Filosa on Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:44 pm
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Well done, Josh.

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by Denis55 on Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:08 pm
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Excellent capture!
 

by Dorian Anderson on Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:55 pm
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This is cracking! Your work with 1DIV makes me really regret selling that body. Was this from the kayak?
 

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