The Last Drop

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There are more and more birds coming to drink from my water feature. This White-Throated Sparrow set up in a good spot. Getting the last drop falling from its beak was a treat. As this White-throated Sparrow straightened up from drinking a single drop fell off its beak.

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This is full frame from about 10 feet away, with the leaves under the water adding to the scene.

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R5, 100-500 @ 500, 1/400 s, f/10 iso 800, tripod, from a blind.

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That beautifully spherical drop makes the image, Mark. You might play with bringing down the overall exposure a trifle and lifting the shadows a bit.

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Mark: Iā€™m going to ditto Dennis regarding the exposure and shadows but this does work really well for me. Your pond is a treasure chest that keeps on giving. Well done. >=))>

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Nice catch of the sparrow, Mark. I agree with the others about bringing the exposure down a tad and lifting the shadows on the tail and wing end. Those tend to draw my eye away from the beautiful bird. Great shot and a more way to shoot nature from home.

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Hi Mark, great catch of the water drop and open beak. I like the overall setting you have created here including the leaves in the water. Looks very natural to me. Agree with the others on lowering the exposure some. Nice work.

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Catching the drop must feel as a nice treat. It really makes the picture.
I can follow the former writers, insofar as it was possible to light correctly both the part of the bird in the sun and the one in the shadow. I think you found a nice compromise. And I am looking forward to more pictures from your very natural pool.

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Nice to so close, good colors on the sparrow , Mark. My first impression was to the exposure on the bird should be taken down a bit . Nice coloring through the frame.