Chipping Sparrow

[JohnT]

I took advantage of the cloudy day today and went out shooting for a couple of hours. This little guy didn't seem to mind at all that I was just a few feet from him while shooting from my truck.

[bburton]

Pretty sweet shot for a coldish, overcast day.

[David Alaniz]

You used a heck of a soft box. Nice detail on this little guy.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by David Alaniz

You used a heck of a soft box. Nice detail on this little guy.

Thanks. God's soft box. My camera. Nice combo when I work it right.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by bburton

Pretty sweet shot for a coldish, overcast day.

Thanks, Bruce. If I'm going to shoot midday, I definitely prefer overcast skies.

[MHampton]

I like overcast too, but today was a little too dark for my taste. Those clouds were pretty thick for a day when the weather person was promising "mostly sunny" as I left the house.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by MHampton

I like overcast too, but today was a little too dark for my taste. Those clouds were pretty thick for a day when the weather person was promising "mostly sunny" as I left the house.

Funny thing was that, even though it was overcast, it was still pretty bright here. I kept expecting the sun to poke through, but it never did.

[MHampton]

Question: Shouldn't it be "chords"? :)

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by MHampton

Question: Shouldn't it be "chords"? :)

Thanks for the correction. I just realized what you were talking about. I knew it didn't look right when I typed it, and I'm surprised no one else caught it or said anything.

[houtex01]

Nice drive-by shot John...love the colors...

Ron

[lhdvies]

Excellent John!! Wallhanger possibilities IMO!

[preames]

Very nice John! Good bird position and I like the almost monochrome look of the shot.

[JohnT]

Thanks, Ron, Leon, and Patrick. Definitely on my print list.

[MHampton]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Thanks for the correction. I just realized what you were talking about. I knew it didn't look right when I typed it, and I'm surprised no one else caught it or said anything.

I thought maybe it was on purpose for the quote but wasn't sure. Makes more cents now.

Back to the bird, do they always hear hats like that or it is just for the winter? I don't think I've ever seen one of these. Pretty cool looking.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by MHampton

Back to the bird, do they always hear hats like that or it is just for the winter? I don't think I've ever seen one of these. Pretty cool looking.

They always have the hat. They're down here fall, winter, and spring only, and prefer a particular environment. I didn't even know they were out there until I spotted one for this shot. First time seeing one.