McKay's Bunting

[Declan Troy]

Sticking with birds in snow for now. Didn't get the camera out much this week so this one is from the archives but seasonal. Not a great shot but perhaps some suggestions will help me the next opportunity. One doesn't happen upon McKay's Buntings all that often so this still works for documentation.

ISO 400 400mm f/5.6 1/1250 miserable weather!

[Anita Rakestraw]

What a sweet looking little bird! You did a good job; to me the color and exposure look great! Just a tiny bit more brightness and contrast, I think, along with slight sharpening, noise reduction in the gray sky, and a little cropping from the left to take him out of the center. And maybe a catchlight? However, since I'm not an expert by any means, I'm eager to see what the more experienced and skilled will say.

[Alfred Forns]

Good work Anita !!!! Do like it much better !!! Would also suggest moving he bird back an lower in the frame It does have an excellent feel !!!

[Declan Troy]

Looks better. Thanks