Yellow Wagtail.

[Satish Ranadive]

This image was created on 23rd of March, 2013 Cropped for composition and sharpened.

ISO: 400, 1/1000, F: 5.6.Evaluating metering. Exposure Bias: +0.3. 550D, 400mm.

Thanks for viewing and appreciation. C & C are highly appreciated.
Kind Regards.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Satish,

What a difference this pose makes! I think the wide open beak really makes this one stand out. The background couldn't have been more perfect, and I really like the subtle brown splotches throughout.

I do think that the perch is just a bit big. I would also recommend some selective contrast on the bird. Really darken those blacks if you can.

Miguel

[vishaljadhav]

Nice calling pose here, the bg is lovely, good sharpness too.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Beautiful calling pose and sharp, with good details. I agree a bit more contrast would improve it further. Very nicely done Satish!!! TFS.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Stunning IQ, gorgeous light, pose and BG, Satishji.
Love those long claws.
There's a bit of clipping in the highlights - some on the bird and mostly on the perch.
This is easy to tame. I'd also add a few points of blacks to the neutrals in selective color. I'd also evict the second catchlight.
I'm always impressed by these frame filling shots you obtain at 400mm - good fieldcraft.

[adrian dancy]

Superb in every way.

[Bill Dix]

Wonderful singing pose, and gorgeous background. Another vote for a few points of black. To my eye there may be just a hint of oversharpened crunchiness in a few spots like the mantle, but I really struggle with this. Lovely capture.

[Karl Egressy]

This guy has super long claws. Beauty image, nice light background an very nice singing pose, Satish.

[PhilCook]

Lovely singing pose Satish, sharp and with nice fine detail ....I especially like the long claws. Background is extra nice and clutter free.

My only critique would be the bird seems to lack a little contrast and I think darkening the perch may work nicer

[MohsenVahedipour]

Lovely singing pose & BG & nice soft light Satish.

[mohammad reza shahab]

very nice calling pose,Beautiful light, pose and BG

[Satish Ranadive]

Thank you all for feed back and comments and suggestions.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Hi Satish, I agree with all the feedback from everyone. Great pose, BG and details and a little contrast to the subject will really make this beautiful image pop. Well done