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10-Dec-2021

The apparition

Taken in my neighbor’s front yard, where there’s been nothing but fearless sparrows for the past several days. It’s standing on a metal cutout of a cat that says something like, “This property is protected by a fat cat,” one of the many bizarre things he has in there.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly
unsharp.

Caught in the nick of time, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/320s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Don Mottershead15-Dec-2021 00:43
Wonderful capture.
Julie Oldfield11-Dec-2021 21:12
The one bird seems to be yelling at the other. They aren’t afraid of no cat! Love the DOF. V
danad11-Dec-2021 15:56
Superb capture !
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Claude Gagnon11-Dec-2021 15:04
Very sharp shot of this female :))
Ton T.11-Dec-2021 15:04
A wonderful composition Helen! V
Nirvan Hope11-Dec-2021 14:59
Love the way one sparrow is trying to get the attention of the other, who is only intent on giving you a perfect eye to eye pose!
Nestor Derkach11-Dec-2021 14:29
Looks like some territorial dispute developing nice placement into the frame nice and sharp on the left and bokeh nice on the right.
Hope no battle took place after this shot.
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Jeff Real11-Dec-2021 13:46
This is mesmerizing!
A most fascinating look at these two.
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Industrial Heritage11-Dec-2021 11:02
I love sparrows, they are always chit chatting and complaining
Hennie & Lies Lammers11-Dec-2021 08:16
Very nice catch Helen
joseantonio11-Dec-2021 04:46
the one on the left seems to be looking at you.V.
Kevin D Warren11-Dec-2021 01:32
I don't think the sparrows believe the sign. :-)
Dennis Hoyne11-Dec-2021 01:27
I like that you really caught that one's attention.