Male Downey

[Tim McIntyre]

Created this image in a Western NY forest this past weekend .Although fairly common ,I have struggled to photograph a shot of this species that I really like until now.The only thing I really do not care for is the forked branch on the right side .
Any thoughts ?
Techs : Canon 20D ,400 5.6L ISO 200 1/200 at F 5.6 touch of FF at -2
Tim

[John Cooper]

The forked branch doesn't worry me Tim, in fact I think it adds to the composition. However, you could always clone it out if you wished. The bird has posed well for you and is sharp where it counts. No problems here!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Tim,

Lovely image with great detais, exposure, BG and colors. You have a winner here!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like this image. Great perch, pose and BG. I only wish for a wider DOF (maybe ISO 400 and f/8) and a bit less contrast.