Juvenile Song Sparrow
by scottieham

Comment by MacDonald:
As other's have noted, the lighting is spectacular on this shot ... the catch light in the birds eye always increases the composition and I really like the way the branches pick up the color in the bird. Nicely done.

Moose
by scottieham

Comment by ellamay:
A young male, nice find.
Light is always a challenge with wildlife, seems they are always active when the light is lowest.... one more challenge for the wildlife photographer : )

Moose
by scottieham

Comment by bassbone:
these guys are so hard to find - and i am sure glad you got this - even with the noise. good work!

Moose
by scottieham

Comment by SteveJ:
Well, you seem to have done it again. I agree with you that a noisy shot is better than none. But, looking closer, the detail on the Moose and water, considering the ISO 3200, is really very acceptable. I think I prefer this to a pin sharp image. It is real and of the moment, a true capture of wildlife in not the best conditions.

This is going to be tough matching your shots:))

Spotted
by scottieham

Comment by MaryO:
Great composition!

Spotted
by scottieham

Comment by in2truth:
Awesome shot. I gave this a 9.

Juvenile Song Sparrow
by scottieham

Comment by in2truth:
I also love the light. Nice shot.

Juvenile Song Sparrow
by scottieham

Comment by karenk:
Beautiful lighting.

Juvenile Song Sparrow
by scottieham

Comment by pmichaud:
The light is fantastic, as is the subject here.

Juvenile Song Sparrow
by scottieham

Comment by scottieham:

Originally posted by PhotoInterest: How adorable. I like the soft light and tint. Is that from the light that you shot this in or intended tint? It works well!

The lighting and tint is from the time of day. It was taken probably about 30 minutes before the sun went down and it was just shining right on him. I try to shoot during the morning and evening to take advantage of this light.