Spotted Pardalote (male)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Another view of the one I posted the portrait of yesterday. Again, lack of tripod meant trying to keep SS as high as possible, hence big aperture and shallow DOF. I'd definitely stop down and use a tripod today. Not sure if the yellow on the throat needs the 25% blue treatment Tony mentioned yesterday. 30D, 300mm f/4L IS, 1.4x, ISO500, f/5.6, 1/200th, HH, flash, almost FF. 0 EC.

Cloned out a leaf in the ULC. Hope it's not sloppy. :)

Thanks for looking.

[Lorant Voros]

Szia Akos,

Beautiful little bird. Again, I wish for more DOF, but it is sharp where it counts. I like the way the bird is framed with the leaves. Keep them coming.

[Steve Large]

Hi Akos,
Lovely color and amazing markings on this bird. DOF could have been better but still good focus on the face. Where is this bird indiginous to?

Steve

[Gene Potter]

Despite the OOF tail, a very pretty bird with great detail in the head and eye.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice bird, wow, what a treat! Sharp where it counts, I'm sure you could tone down the yellows for more detail.

[Adams Serra]

Cute little bird Akos.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thank you for the comments folks. I appreciate you taking your time.

Steve, this species I believe, is an Australian endemic. See here (http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=118). To give indication of size, see this picture (http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/88526/Pardalotus_punctatus_Spotted_Pardalote_Male_620.JP G).

[Keith Bauer]

Nice image. Agree with comments above. The leaf slight above and to the right of the head drags my eye up there. It seems very angular. I'd look at cloning it out.

[Chris Kotze]

Lovely little guy, beautiful colours and despite the DOF I like the head detail. Nice one

[Rob Drummond]

Great detail and eye contact Akos- now to get the same opportunity again and increase the DOF.

cheers
Rob

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

nice looking bird with beautiful colors and pose!

[Kyle Marie Barcelos]

WOW gorgeous bird. I agree with everyone else about the background and the leafs on top, but other then that i like everything else about it. Great job :)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thanks everyone. Here is one with that annoying leaf fixed. :)

[Kiran Poonacha]

Wow Bhai, such a cute little thingthis is.. All points covered above.. I loved the Image.. congrats...

[LouBuonomo]

What a cool looking little guy.. DOF is the only thing for me.. the eye contact is great.

Lou

[David Fletcher]

Neat shot Akos. Great head turn and sharp where it matters. Done well. Repost cool too.

[Dr.Pranay Rao Juvvadi]

Totally loved this image, such a beautiful bird. I like the OP, with the leaf included. DOF has been mentioned, so won't repeat.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thanks for looking and your valuable feedback KiranBhai, Lou, Dave and Dr. Pranay. I very much appreciate your time. :)

[Harshad Barve]

Akosbhai , I am late in party , but what a cute fella this is
TFS

[Connie Mier]

Akos, beautiful shot, excellent focus on the head.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hola Akos.
Great looking species! It would have been great if you could have had a little more DOF. The patterns here are terrific. Thanks for sharing. jc