Ah, A Theme Shot for Avian

Greetings. Seemed right for the theme. Juvie BCNH from Kealia Pond, Maui, HI

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D810 300f/2.8 + TC20EIII (600mm) 1/2500 f/5.6 ISO400 HH composition crop off the bottom.
My standard workflow (NR, Monochrome adjustments with SEP detailing, toning, Luminosity Blend original color, Topaz Adjust mostly for color and small tone adjustments)

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

-Michael-

Sadly I don't think you have pulled this off. The bird is on a perch which is not the most pleasing to the eye. There is very little in the landscape which is interesting or attractive. Bird in landscapes are in my view the hardest. Every element has to be spot on for them to work. Sorry.

I like the idea that you started with here. The placement of the bird works fairly well but I feel that the branches over on the right detract from your image. It also appears as though your bird could use some more sharpening, although I am not the best judge in that regard. I think if the bird were sitting in just the square it would work better.

Marina,

Thanks much for your comment. It's much appreciated.

Cheers,

-Michael-