Southern Red Bishop [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

Pieter de Waal

10-13-2010, 04:13 PM

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Southern Red Bishop breeding plumage not yet fully developed. Oof bullrush removed from right side.

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Arthur Morris

10-13-2010, 04:21 PM

Sweet bird and BKGR. A bit too tight for my taste and a just bit to much head turn. Square to the back of the camera is ideal for the facing away pose. A VERT might have worked well here.

Aidan Briggs

10-13-2010, 04:35 PM

I agree with Artie, I think a vertical with canvas added on top would work well here. Nice perch, pose, and of course, the bird. As a personal preference, I might up the midtones a bit.

Keep them coming!

Joe Senzatimore

10-13-2010, 04:38 PM

My vote to make this fine image a vertical. Color,BG and detail are wonderful.

Jim Crosswell

10-13-2010, 05:29 PM

Nice detailed image of this colourful bird! I would like to see a vertical crop as well.

Geraldo Hofmann

10-13-2010, 05:29 PM

another vote for a vertical ..otherwise including head-angle I would be very happy with.

Daniel Cadieux

10-13-2010, 07:08 PM

I find that this pose lends itself well to an horizontal comp, it's just that it needs more room top and right. Awesome colours and I like the subdued lighting.

Chris Zink

10-13-2010, 07:21 PM

Fantastic - great color, detail and background.

Stephen Stephen

10-13-2010, 07:48 PM

Pieter I like details and colours on this beautiful bird. I too like the horizontal presentation although I`ll echo like Dan`s comments about more space at the top and right.

subramanya_ck

10-13-2010, 10:13 PM

Love the colors of the Bird. Agree with others suggestions

Best Regards,
Subbu

RAM MALLYA

10-14-2010, 05:29 AM

Lovely bird , Like the colors here

Pieter de Waal

10-14-2010, 02:43 PM

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions much appreciated. Tried the vertical crop and works well also tried horisontal with more room on top and right side and it is much betterthan my OP.Not sure which one I prefer.:confused: I had a look at the midtones Aidan but still prefer the subdued light, thanks for the suggestion.

Stu Bowie

10-15-2010, 12:02 AM

Hi Pieter, difficult characters to expose coreectly, but you have done well here. Good job on both the blacks and reds, with good detail captured. I like the pose, and agree, maybe a tad tight on the right.

Ken Watkins

10-15-2010, 02:24 AM

This is a beauty, I agree with Stuart about the exposure difficulties with this bird.