Tree Swallow

[JDGagne]

Hi,

I am not too sure about the effect of the branch on this shot. Can you give me your feedback and advice on this subject and on the bird shot,

MK III, 500 f/4, 1.4X, f/8, BB-flash at -3
http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3006Hirondelle_copy.jpg

Thank you

Jean-Daniel

[Doug Brown]

Hi Jean-Daniel! The bird is nice and sharp, but looks like it could use a saturation boost. I can't say that I care for the perch; my eye is drawn to the OOF main branch on the right. Thanks for posting!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Exposure, BG and pose look good. The image looks a bit noisy and the eye looks overflashed. The perch is not ideal, I would prefer it without the left end.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Just like Doug my eye is drawn to the thicker part of the branch at right. I would definitely darken the eye. Otherwise very nice, and good head turn by the swallow.

[Arthur Morris]

I don't mind the perch, esp. as the bird is so lovely with a perfect pose and head angle. Do darken the eye. Welcome!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi JD,

This is a very nice capture for sure. I think the perch is too dominant, especially because the bird's face is right in front of it.

[Mike Milicia]

Excellent pose and nice detail !
Agree about darkening the eye.

Size and shape of the perch doesn't bother me but I find the brightness
of the thick part on the right a bit distracting. Might try toning it down
a bit.

[JDGagne]

Thank you to Doug, Axel, Daniel, Art, maxis and Mike,

I will try to work out your recommendations tonight et also correct that branch.

Jean-Daniel

[Philippe Collard]

Hey JD nice to see you here :D

I am joining a bit late and all the comments I had are already made. If you could darken the eye you would indeed have a very lovely image. Perfect pose, good saturation, beautiful creamy background that complements this specie nicely. Good job!

Cheers,

Philippe.

[JDGagne]

Ok guys,

here is my trial to enhence this shot. I did darken the eye and mask a part of the branch on the right.

Let me know if the reseult is better

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3006Hirondelle.jpg