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Tree Sparrow Portrait (first for the Wood)
ken1940golf

Tree Sparrow Portrait (first for the Wood)

Thought I saw the back end of a Dunnock disappear under my log pile by the tree, then a brown streak landed on the side of a log right in front of me, focused as quick as I could to capture this Dunny in the open , imagine my surprise when this beautiful bird loom in the Lens.
Location
Oak Wood
Date taken
17 1 2009
Equipment used
Canon 40d -400 5.6 L
WOW and double WOW!!!!!
Ken this is an astonishing capture mate.Perfection in itself.The pose,the perch,the detail everything is absolutely bang on.And as for the species,well I told you how rare they are in our neck of the woods.A pleasure to view as ever mate.

Oh and have a word with them about the weekend.
 
Oh my goodness Ken!!!!!!!! This is beyond wonderful. Not only a first for Oak Wood but a top class photograph of this lovely bird. Good for you!!!! Beautiful work and thanks for sharing. I can feel the excitement of this first.
 
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Out did yourself on this one my friend. :t::t: That is one surpurb shot going to my favorites. :clap: That is a beauty from the bird to the bg and all between.
 
What can I say Ken, this tops most things you have done - for species and composition...fantastic. :eek!:

This shot is going to get you a prize somewhere for sure....your status in bird photography has just gone up MANY levels.

:clap:
 
Outstanding, amazing, fantastic in every way:clap::clap::clap:
One of your best ever Cuddles, it is perfect:t::t::t: o:D

Tuftyo:)
 

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