View Full Version : Young House Sparrow
Ben Page
05-26-2008, 01:51 AM
We've got quite a few of these in our back garden at the moment, this one was perched in our plum tree out of the sun, waiting to be fed.
All comments/critique welcome.
Techs: 1Dmk3, 300mm+1.4x @ 420mm, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO400
Axel Hildebrandt
05-26-2008, 06:21 AM
I like the curious look and soft light and only find the OOF leaf in the foreground a bit distracting.
Ben Page
05-26-2008, 07:13 AM
Thanks Axel, I see what you mean about the OOF leaf, must admit I hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it!
Arthur Morris
05-26-2008, 07:59 AM
Like it esp. the angled pose. Agree with the Ax-man about the big o-o-f leaf. Getting rid of the tiny nub on the frame edge in the green leaf above the far tertials would help to. Just had a thought: a crop from the bottom would lessen the effect of the o-o-f leaf so here goes on both suggestions... The crop from the right eliminated yet another distraction...
Arthur Morris
05-26-2008, 08:01 AM
After looking at the repost I have two more suggestions: get rid of the more-focused leaf in front of the bird and the same for the small vertical branch in the urc. The former will be more difficult that the latter...
Maxis Gamez
05-26-2008, 09:58 AM
Good head turn and pose. The leaf below the head is a distraction to me. You did well keeping the bird sharp!
Harold Davis
05-26-2008, 12:17 PM
cool pose. do like arties repost. bird looks great!!
Judy Lynn Malloch
05-26-2008, 12:59 PM
Like the repost . Very nice alert pose you captured in this image Ben as well as the good eye contact. Many thanks for sharing
Ben Page
05-26-2008, 03:55 PM
Thanks everyone for your comments, and especially to Artie for the repost and suggestions. I really appreciate the time taken.
Arthur Morris
05-26-2008, 04:18 PM
Hey Ben, You are most welcome. It is amazing how much a simple crop can improve an image. I am headed your way; will be in London briefly on Thursday and then cruising around the British Isles on a Zegrahm's trip.
Ben Page
05-27-2008, 01:17 AM
Splendid! Enjoy your trip around our beautiful islands! :)
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