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Ric Grupe
Jan-02-2008, 07:43 AM
After reading the article (http://www.naturescapes.net/012008/mr0108.htm) that Harry suggested, how I felt about the shots that I really like was reinforced. Here is an example of what I mean. This Song Sparrow shot is special to me because I was lucky to capture enough background to cement the feeling I had when I took it in my mind.

After a mostly uneventful walk on the prairie along some rail tracks, this fellow stopped and said goodbye and encouraged me to return. It was very windy, so I was lucky to be swaying with the grasses on this 420mm handheld shot.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/238755513-O.jpg

I look at this one to remind me not to give up or become frustrated too much.

Maestro
Jan-02-2008, 11:11 AM
I love the pic! You know, I really want to show how I found the bird in the wild and if that means a few sticks in the way, so be it. Your background compliments the color of the sparrow well. Nice shot!

Awais Yaqub
Jan-02-2008, 11:56 AM
Wonderful photo Ric :lust

dbaker1221
Jan-02-2008, 12:40 PM
Ric..well done:clap

raptorcaptor
Jan-02-2008, 01:11 PM
Nice capture Ric! Got some interesting bokeh!

Harryb
Jan-02-2008, 05:53 PM
Sweet capture Ric. :clap

BigAl
Jan-02-2008, 07:36 PM
Very nice Ric :thumb

Osprey Whisperer
Jan-03-2008, 01:41 AM
Nice capture Ric. Like the neutral warm tones of the BG and bird. Wish that twig wasn't cutting the birds head off and casting that shadow. Just a bid distraction...but that's bird photography in the bush for you.

riddim_maker
Jan-03-2008, 11:22 AM
Very nice bokeh Ric :clap :clap :clap

jwear
Jan-03-2008, 03:13 PM
this is the way we see the little ones 98% of the time ,I have always liked the in the bush look :thumb

dallas
Jan-03-2008, 09:12 PM
Beautiful photo Ric. :thumb :thumb :thumb

Ric Grupe
Jan-04-2008, 12:17 PM
...for looking and commenting. :thumb:D