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c.w. moynihan
02-22-2008, 09:54 AM
Here he is again. Looking for critiques to improve this image. I selectively worked the perch and bird independently from one another. Thanks for the comments in advance.
1D2N, 840MM, F/8

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/album452/red_head_J5C5692.jpg
Jim Poor
02-22-2008, 01:06 PM
Very nice! Love that red head, and the snack. Maybe just a little bit off the bottom, but I know the tail extends beyond what we see too so the virtual tail is well accounted for.
Manos Papadomanolakis
02-22-2008, 03:25 PM
Lovely,I really like the light and the BG!
Harold Davis
02-22-2008, 03:54 PM
agree with jim. maybe a tick off the bottom. beautiful job on the bird and the perch. love the redheads.
Mike Dale
02-22-2008, 04:59 PM
Agree with the touch of the bottom. Absolutely stunning image, I was lucky enough to have one in my yard for several weeks last year but I never did get a decent picture of him.
Marko Matesic
02-22-2008, 05:35 PM
Beautiful bird and BG....must like that red head ;)
Axel Hildebrandt
02-22-2008, 08:07 PM
Great exposure control, BG and details. It looks as if the bird is much sharper than the perch, though.
c.w. moynihan
02-22-2008, 09:54 PM
Great exposure control, BG and details. It looks as if the bird is much sharper than the perch, though.

yes, each were selectively sharpened. With a contrasty perch sharpened as much as the bird, looks un-natural. I have been debating ... should have gone a bit sharper with the perch perhaps. Thanks for stopping by Axel. I'm off to Costa Rica in a couple weeks. ;)