Just A Shot That I Like… #1
Today I’m starting a new feature on FeatheredPhotography. Typically my posts include multiple images showing a sequence of photos that illustrate bird behaviors, photo techniques, favorite shooting locations and the like. That will not change. But now, in addition I will post a single shot that appeals to me for whatever reason and title the post “Just A Shot That I Like…” and these image posts will be numbered. This is post #1. The photos I choose may be new or from my archives. I’ll mention what I like about the photograph and any significant flaws I think it has. I’ll also include my image techs. My plan is to make one of these posts at least once per week, in addition to my regular posts. 1/2500, f/7.1, ISO 500, 500 f/4, 1.4 tc I found this Song Sparrow early in January 2010 on the coldest day so far that winter. The entire refuge was covered in thick frost – it looked like a magical frosty fairyland all the way to the horizon. The sparrow was puffed up to keep warm and eating ice encased seeds it grabbed from its twiggy perch. I like the frost, the vertical position of the tail, the puffed up squatting pose, the ice crystals falling next to the tail and the whimsical mood of the image. Ron