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John Hawkins
09-08-2009, 07:06 AM
I photographed this at Ding Darling a few months back The data-f6.3, 1/250, 0 ev, ISO 400, 330mm. Oops, I missed some dust spots and now seems to need some noise reduction. It didn't look this bad before I sized for posting. Thanks for looking,
John
William Malacarne
09-08-2009, 07:47 AM
I really like the feather detail and color. Maybe a little more room on the left, The creases in the background are a little bit distracting for me and like you say some NR would help. A very nice photo.

Bill
Alfred Forns
09-08-2009, 08:10 AM
Good observations and fully agree Strong image with a good crop and interesting lighting Most with mixed light do not work but this looks mighty fine Glad you found a bird at Ding !!!!!!!! ... that place has been hit and miss and not usually the hit part !!!
Oscar Zangroniz
09-08-2009, 09:39 AM
Agree with Al regarding the crop and shapness of the eye. Great colors also.
Ben Egbert
09-08-2009, 11:29 AM
I really like this one. Very sharp, good contrast, and I don't mind tight crops. The noise is just noticible at this size, probably worse larger. It does have a gritty look like too much sharpening. But just barely. Maybe that's sharpened noise?
Gus Cobos
09-08-2009, 02:35 PM
:cool:This is a sweet image John, the techs. have been covered. I like the close up pose...
Harold Davis
09-08-2009, 03:41 PM
awesome compo!! along with the noise reduction, i might work the eye a little too. try to add some density in there.
Lance Peters
09-08-2009, 07:52 PM
Techs covered - Different with the mixed lighting - But do like it a lot- Congrats :)
Jeff Cashdollar
09-08-2009, 08:49 PM
Techs covered, it is a different look, the NR has been mentioned and the sharpness too. That being said I like it, not as natural as some, but a clever designed picture that catches one's eye - what more can you ask for.
Thanaboon Jearkjirm
09-09-2009, 02:42 AM
Sharp eye, great feather details. Somehow the transition in the background make this image interesting to me. Agree with Ben that noise might come from sharpening, maybe a selective sharpen would help and noise reduction too.
Lance Peters
09-09-2009, 06:30 AM
addeD the NR
Ben Egbert
09-09-2009, 11:31 AM
Makes a great image even better.
Harold Davis
09-09-2009, 05:14 PM
addeD the NR

you worked the eye too!!! nice job, mate!!!!
Jeff Cashdollar
09-09-2009, 10:57 PM
Repost is better, the noise was distracting. Not anymore.
John Hawkins
09-11-2009, 05:22 PM
Thank you everyone for your comments. I will go back and use your suggestions.