Capped Wheatear (South Africa)

[Dorian Anderson]

This is a different -- and more approachable -- individual than yesterday's post. The WB seemed more straightforward on this one, but we'll see what the peanut gallery thinks.

Totally natural, no bait.

Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x III on EOS R5
1/1000 at f/8, ISO 1600
Processed in LR CC and Topaz DN

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[Brian Sump]

Dorian, simple yet beautiful composition on all fronts.

Just love how delicately it is perched atop the thorn with a perfect look back to the lens.

The rich greens transitioning up in the bkg are lovely. Thorns frame the subject nicely, specifically on the tail area.

Gorgeous, rich tones. All around winner for me.

PS - I have not viewed the other but WB appears good here for me.

[Bill Dix]

Sweet frame, Dorian. Love the pose, perch, BG, details. All of it. No nits.

[Kurt Bowman]

Looks great to me as well! Love that thorny perch and the bird looks sharp and well presented. Nice work!

[Steve Kaluski]

Far better is all respects Dorian.


we'll see what the peanut gallery thinks.

Can you expand on this please?

TFS
Steve

[Dorian Anderson]

Far better is all respects Dorian.

Can you expand on this please?

TFS
Steve

Literally the top deck of a theater, where the cheaper seats are located, the 'peanut gallery' is a term for a collection of people who aren't shy about criticizing
an actor's (or, in this case, a photographer's) performance. I meant it as a tongue-in-cheek way to invite feedback, all of which is appreciated.

[Steve Kaluski]

I meant it as a tongue-in-cheek way to invite feedback, all of which is appreciated.

:wave:

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Dorian a really nice clean frame of the species .
Good posing for the side profile ... with the good head turn .
Overall i do like the color and tonal presentation !!!!!! Not meaning that it could be handled differently , at least you have no overall dominating color or cast .... which is a good point .
Nice detail and sharpness .

Very nice work and TFS Andreas