last crow for now

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/3929667886_a1a554e55f_o.jpg

D700
70-200mm f2.8 VR with 1.7TC
220mm
ISO 1600
f6.3 at 1/320s
Manual mode
Matrix Metering
Auto white balance
handheld

Adjust WB, Reduce Green and Blue, clone out part of another crow and leaves, NR, crop and sharpen.

Last crow pic for now until I get another chance of these guys. This one show both eyes. Hopefully I get rid of the color cast this time.
Just notice my focal length, should had zoom in more.

All comments and suggestions are welcome.

[Cheryl Flory]

I like your feather details in the wings and neck, and the sharp eyes. I don't know what kind of lighting you would need to get similar details in the very black areas beneath the wings and in the mouth. black is so difficult for me to get. great low angle.

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Probably front lighting (light source behind my back), going to use flash to help with that next time i'm out with these bird.

[Ben Egbert]

You have dark birds nailed, very nice but I think I liked the last one better simply for the pose and for the great close-up detail.

[Lance Peters]

Hi - Nice details in th eblacks - exposure looks good, a little more room at the bottom for the feet - just feels a little tight.

Personal Opinion here - prefer the tighter shots with these guys - the full body with a all black bird just doesn't hold my intrest for some reason - JUST personal taste though.
TFS

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Thanaboon,
I like the capture, you have a good head angle with direct sharp eye contact. The details in the blacks are good. I too feel that you need more room at the bottom for the feet...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

... agree with comments and would tone down the green, less saturation. Looks sort of electric !!!

Not sure the light direction ... sort of high left? Does give the bird an added dimension and looks good !!!

[Harold Davis]

i might neutralize the bird a bit too in regards to the greens. i see a cast. working on the bg and a little more down below are the two things that stick out to me. i like the pose and detail.