Common yellowthroat

[Karl Egressy]

I posted this image on a forum.
First the original and then due to comments the second version with the cloned out OOF plant parts.
Some people liked the original some liked the cloned out version.
Your comment would be appreciated as to which one you like.
The picture was taken at Point Pelee along the marsh boardwalk.

Canon 50D
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS
ISO 200
f 8.0
1/250 sec
exp comp +1/3
natural light, midday covered sky

Original

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/karlo1789/IMG_8028v.jpg

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cloned out version

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/karlo1789/IMG_8028vvav.jpg

Karl, I copied the cloned version in a different post so that the forum software can create a thumbnail.

I like the second version better and would clone out the OOF thing in the lower right and move the bird further to the right.

[Alfred Forns]

Agree with Axel ..... the clone version does look better Not sure you could have done anything in camera to prevent the bg distractions !!! I like the overall feel and bg !!

[Daniel Cadieux]

I much prefer the cloned version, but I really wish the "thing" in LRC was not clipped as it would nicely balance theimage...but since it is clipped you could go further and clone that one out too. Nice pose on this guy!

[Steve Maxson]

Here's another vote of agreement with Axel. The colors, exposure, sharpness, DOF, and background (in the second version) are nicely done.

[Francis Bossé]

The clone version look great. I also like the perch which is a god complement...

[Dick Glover]

Thumbs up for the cloned version, and agree that removing the LR would further improve.

[Karl Egressy]

Thank you for your comments. Here is the version with the cloned out seed pod.
I hope you like it.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/karlo1789/IMG_8028vb.jpg