Singing Song Sparrow


Posted by Craig Lipski on Tue May 26, 2020 9:10 am

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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
5/21/2020
Livingston Co, MI

For such a common, widespread bird, I have few pics.  

5DIV
500 4.0 + 2xII
1/100, f/8, iso 1600
Natural light

Edit: My natural inclination is to crop as little as possible, but if I cropped vertically just right of the grape leaves and buds and went portrait. . . ?

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by Craig Lipski on Tue May 26, 2020 11:28 am
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Portrait; better?
 

by david fletcher on Tue May 26, 2020 12:48 pm
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Sweet pose and composition Craig! Like the use of space.

(For me, I prefer wider views although, I accept Social Media might be better stimulated by tighter crops).
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by Ron Day on Tue May 26, 2020 2:57 pm
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A wonderful image, Craig. I prefer the cropped version. Love the singing pose.
 

by Carol Clarke on Tue May 26, 2020 3:46 pm
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The only bit I might crop out is a sliver off the right side to get rid of the oof leaves on the edge of frame......... I prefer your original with the greater space and the two tone background. Just my 2 cents worth, Craig.

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by Gene Gwin on Tue May 26, 2020 10:32 pm
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Craig, Agree with Carol. Original crop looks better and remove oof leaves on right side. Excellent details and crop.
 

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