Hi All
I hesitated about posting another image so soon after the last post. I do hope you'll comment on this image. I think what I like about the image is that it is so typical of thrushes - lurking, half hidden in shrubs. As a dramatic image of the bird, it is quite subdued and the full bird is hidden behind the branches. The bg may be too confusing?
Comments very much appreciated.
Hi Gail,
On this one, the bird is smack in the center of the frame, and the branch slicing his back does not do the little guy justice. I know its difficult to capture them in a clear setting, but this one does not do it for me...:eek: He seems a little dark and soft too...:cool:
Hi Gail The image is a little dark but the bg is not bad at all Just about impossible to photograph in the open
The most difficult part of this image is the mixed light Part of the bird is in shadow which makes the exposure almost impossible From your position you made the best possible image. Good head angle and I like the placement. Just a little space form the tail a lots of room up front. Square crop works for me in this image.
My re-post just lighten the image in levels and gave a slight contrast increase with curves
Thanks Gus and Al. I didn't realize how dark the image was until I looked at the image again. Should have looked at the histogram. I like Al's modifications very much. I also find the branch in front of the bird disturbing, but also appreciate that those types of elements of the environs are awfully hard to get rid of with song birds. I don't like the idea that an image of a small bird will necessitate a lot of post-shooting processing, and am leaning toward incorporating them into the image, but trying to get the bird as clean as possible.
Cheers
Gail Spitler
Appreciate your come back Gail,
Even the most experienced photographers have their good and bad days...:( But thats ok, just keep on going and learning along the way...:) PACTICE MAKES BETTER...:D:D:D
Hermit Thrush
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