Bluethroat

[Willem Verboom]

After a weekend at home ,tonight shot this picture in the late sun.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x15/vmotion/Blauwborstman-4.jpg
1/1000 f 5.6 ev 2/3 iso 400 500 + 1.4 converter

Thanks foto looking.

Willem

[Adams Serra]

Hi Willem,
Beautiful looking bird and light. I find the background a little busy.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Although the BG is quite busy, I don't seem to mind it too much. The thicker branch running behind the subject is a bit more distracting, but I like the fact we see it connected to the main perch...I'm still wondering if you would have had time to move right a bit to clear it from behind the bird?

I like all the "Y"s in the branch - one above the bird, one at its feet, and one below. The comp is a bit too centered IMO, perhaps recropping to place the bird higher and left in the frame would strenghten the image some.

[Arthur Morris]

Yes, with small in the frame subjects it is vital to place the bird in a corner of the frame. Lower left would be best here.