Up-Close Profiles of Some Sparrows.

[Markw]

I took these with my Sigma 105mm F/2.8 Macro lens..the birds were about 10-14" from the camera, so they allowed me to get quite close. They were only cropped to the extent that it took to straighten them. Slight levels adjustment and 20% sharpen. C&C if you wish. Enjoy!

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Mark

 

[Hardrock]

Very nice love the detail!

 

[Markw]

Thank you.

Mark

 

[Marc-Etienne]

Very nice! I did the same last week with chickadee. Those little guys are very friendly. I love the details you came out with, especially #1. Would it be possible in #3 to reduce the highlights on the right side of the head? The colors are a bit sad because of the sun intensity. Maybe a little more contrast? Very nice!

 

[Marc-Etienne]

Hope you don't mind, I made a quick attempt on the JPG to explain what I mean. Would be able to do much better with a RAW. But that partially what I meant. I increased the black, some highlights recovery and a bit of color boost. All made in RawThereapee.

 

[EricD]

Awesome close ups...details are spot on!

 

[Frequency]

So cute

Regards

 

[Photo95]

it looks good....

 

[Markw]

Thank you everyone!

Mark

 

[wesd]

How did you get so close did you use some kind of a blind? or are you that good?
Wes

 

[Markw]

I didn't use any kind of blind or anything. I set some seed out, and the birds come by. I didn't see any cardinals that day, and the pigeons and doves were too big to fit in the frame. If I moved to scoot back, they would fly away. All I was left with was the small birds, and I'm okay with that.

Thanks for the compliment.
Mark

 

[wesd]

I didn't use any kind of blind or anything. I set some seed out, and the birds come by. I didn't see any cardinals that day, and the pigeons and doves were too big to fit in the frame. If I moved to scoot back, they would fly away. All I was left with was the small birds, and I'm okay with that.

Thanks for the compliment.
Mark

Theres nothing wrong with that, good job!
Wes

 

[peeper]

that first shot is spot on!