Yellowhammer Watching the sky

[Johannes Glännman]

Hi...

It is a big chance that you think the bird is to small in this big picture.. But I like the structure on the sky and the fine colors of this yellowhammer makes nice contrast....

But be honest.. What do YOU think....

EXIF-data
Nikon D80
Nikon AF-I 300/2.8 + 1.7 tc at aperture 9
Iso 200
1/1000s


cheers // Johannes

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the idea and the sky looks great. I wish for a higher angle and more eye contact. The bird looks a bit dark. Instead of using -0.33 EC you should have dialed in positive exposure compensation +0.66 or so. Keep them coming!

[Daniel Cadieux]

To be honest the bird is just way too small in the frame. If there was a strong element of habitat it could be passable - but sky and clouds are just not enough. Not the best perch either, and the bird is looking away. Sorry, but you wanted honest right? :-)

It is good to experiment and see what works and what doesn't. Continue doing so and you may just find some gems coming out of your camera!!

Regards,
Daniel

[Johannes Glännman]

I dont want anything but honest answers.. I am a beginner on photographing so I am happy to learn...

I thank you both and I thank Axel for his tips about the compensation

cheers // johannes

[Doug Brown]

I have to agree with Daniel on this one Johannes. A nice idea, but back to the drawing board. Thanks for posting!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks for posting Johannes and we all started at the beginning too. Great suggestions from above and I will look forward to your future posts.

[Arthur Morris]

Here is honest: This does not work at all for me. The bird is too small and too dark and the pattern of the branch is uninteresting...

[Johannes Glännman]

I will try again :)

cheers // johannes