Melba Finch

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Busy little one that do not pose like this often. Taken outside my favourite hide.

MK III, 300mm f/2.8 + 2x Convertor, 1/2000, f/7.1, ISO 500.

[Rich Steel]

Hi Gerrie

That is a very colourful looking bird which is set off well against the muted background. Exposure, sharpness and saturation levels look very good on the bird, although a little tight in the frame for my taste. . I don't think the perch is ideal for a couple of reasons. Firstly I find the dark shadow extending up along the perch from the tip of the birds wings draws the eye.. Also there is a piece of the perch that is covering right up along the the leg of the bird. I think the background would also be improved if it was evened out a little to remove the lighter area in the top right corner, although that is a very minor issue.

Cheers

Rich

[Chris van Rooyen]

Beautiful posture and perfect head angle. The perch might be slightly heavy but I do like the contrast between the colourful plumage and the rough bark of the perch. Smooth background is very effective

[Gal Shon]

With such a beautiful bird, its hard to go wrong, great picture.
The little broken twig that blocks the right leg is somewhat disturbing.
Any manipulation done on the upper part of the perch?

[Dave Barnes]

Nice detail and colour captured.
Does look like something has been done to the upper part of the perch and the top of the birds head but I dont think this is the case?
What I do not like is the branch in front of the birds leg.

[Mike Veltri]

Great looking bird well exposed, flash may have helped with the shadow on the perch.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good looking bird, and you did best you could with the harsh light. Slightly darkening the midtones on the bird and perch (not the BG) may reduce the harsh look. I agree with the branch covering the leg, and the dark shadow in the perch's groove. Excellent pose by your subject.

[Stu Bowie]

Amazing colours, and like the pose and detail on the finch Gerrie. He stands out so well from the BG. Branch covered, and well captured.

[Mark Dumbleton]

Love this bird. Good exposure and BG. Agree the perch is a tad heavy, but the contrast between the colours of the bird and perch BG works well!

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Thank you for viewing & commenting everyone. It is much appreciated.

[Simon Bennett]

I like the alert pose and crisp presentation. Beautiful little bird too.