5/4/2012: Golden Crowned Sparrow, Arcata CA
On May 5, 2012 by lightshedder With 0 Comments
- action, animals, birds, California, close up, p&s 4 wildlife, Pic of the Day, wildlife
This Golden Crowned Sparrow was so close it was hard to keep it in view. Along the paths by the bay in Arcata Marsh, the Golden Crowns have become so bold they will go about their feeding on grass seed picked from between the feet of passing walkers and birders. No fear at all.
Canon SX40HS. Program with iContrast and –1/3EV exposure compensation. 1680mm equivalent field of view (840mm optical plus 2x digital tel-extender). f5.8 @ 1/400th @ ISO 400. Processed in Lightroom for intensity, clarity, and sharpness.